Medication-Assisted Treatment Peer Specialist

Job overview

The Medication-Assisted Treatment Peer Specialist role is onsite in Crestview, FL, at the Okaloosa County Department of Corrections. Compensation is not specified. Morse Correctional Healthcare provides correctional healthcare services, including medical, mental health, and substance-use services. The specialist offers peer support and mentorship to people receiving medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders. The role helps patients set and pursue recovery goals, collaborates with healthcare team members, and assists with discharge planning and reentry.

What you'll do

• Engage with inmate patients compassionately and without judgment
• provide peer support and mentorship in medication-assisted treatment programs
• encourage self-help, peer support, and personal empowerment
• collaborate with healthcare team members
• assist with discharge planning and reentry.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medication-assisted treatment

peer specialist

substance use recovery

peer support

correctional healthcare

crestview fl

morse correctional healthcare

recovery goals

discharge planning

reentry support

certified peer specialist

high school diploma required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Applicants must have personal experience with a diagnosed substance-use disorder and at least two years of recovery activities, and must complete training to become a Certified Peer Specialist.

About the employer

Morse Correctional Healthcare is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services. Sector: 62.