Peer Recovery Specialist

Boulder Care
US - Florida - Tampa
January 24, 2025

Boulder Care is hiring a Peer Recovery Specialist for a 100% remote, full-time, position.
We are looking for individuals who:

Reside in one of the following states:
AL, FL, GA, IN, MI, NY, NC, OH, PA, TN, or TX.
Have a peer certification - active and in good standing - in state of residence
Have 2 years of experience working in peer support
Have a minimum two years of recovery from lived-experience in substance use and/or co-occurring mental health disorders (self-attested)
Are interested in full-time work (40 hours a week) with a Monday-Friday schedule of 10am - 6pm Eastern Time

About us

Founded in 2017, Boulder Care is a digital clinic offering long-term support and treatment for substance use disorders.
Collaborating across medical, behavioral, and psychosocial dimensions, Boulder's dedicated Care Teams deliver evidence-based care and help participants work toward their individual goals.

Boulder's model is grounded in value.
Through innovative partnerships with leading national health plans like Blue Cross Blue Shield, Boulder's progressive payment arrangements realign incentives to reward outcomes and reduce total cost of care.
We can unlock billions of dollars for the US health system by ensuring patients who are gravely underserved today have the opportunity to get well.

Boulder Care is in an exciting stage of rapid growth, coming off a recent $35 million Series C round announced in May 2024, bringing total funds raised to roughly $85 million.
Investors include Advance Venture Partners, First Round Capital, Laerdal Million Lives Fund, Qiming Venture Partners and Stripes, among others.

About the role

A Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) is a person who uses their direct or indirect experience of recovery from mental illness, substance use disorders, and/or significant trauma, combined with skills learned in formal training, to deliver peer-based recovery support services with a focus on improving overall health and well-being, and quality of life.

Success in this rolePatient-Support - 60%

Conduct patient engagement in accordance with Boulder Peer Recovery Specialist policies and procedures
Assist patients in identifying barriers to achieving sustained recovery and support by empowering them in the recovery management process
Assess patient progress, functioning, and willingness to engage peer services in collaboration with patients and Care Team members, identifying options for short/long-term whole-health goals, and recovery plans
Educate on and liaise for patients available community resources, and the Boulder Care program components
Facilitate placement for higher levels of care as needed while maintaining contact with patients to enable continuity and streamline care transitions
Escalate any crisis situations involving patients and ethical breaches involving staff to appropriate personnel/agencies in a timely manner in accordance with Boulder policies & procedures
Assume primary role in providing social/emotional support and non-emergency-based, external, recovery-relevant resources to patients
Maintain clear and proactive follow-up communication with patients and providers, delivering patient outcomes reports to Care Team members
Report situations to appropriate person/s that fall under Mandatory Reporting, Duty to Warn, and the U.
S.
Drug Enforcement Agency's purviews (i.
e.
when patient reports they are not using any of their medicine prescribed by Boulder personnel)
Represent and advocate for the patient population in company matters affecting current and prospective Boulder patients, their families, and their communities

Community Resources & Continuing Education- 20%

Maintain a working knowledge of appropriate services and resources (e.
g.
, housing, transportation, community-based recovery resources) to reduce the likelihood of health setbacks and promote improved health and well being; share resources with PRS teammates and other company personnel
Assist with managing patients' appointments and care-related tasks with Care Team members and referrals outside of Boulder Care
Participate in continuing education to further advance the practice of peer-assisted recovery as a profession

Administrative Responsibilities - 20%

Prioritize self-and-mutual-care
Attend weekly 1:
1 and monthly group supervision sessions
Attend team meetings and trainings as requested/ scheduled
Regularly review general patient status with other members of patient's Care Team; maintain confidence & trust w/ patients by only documenting and disclosing sensitive patient information with patients' permission, except in cases of imminent harm or when patient discloses they are not using any of their Boulder-prescribed medication

Requirements for the role

1+ years experience navigating adjunctive opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment resources and referral processes with 2+ years working in peer support
Peer certification in state of residence - active and in good standing where available - is required
Certification as a National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS) through NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, is expected within 9 months of hire
Must have a minimum two years of recovery from lived-experience in substance use and/or co-occurring mental health disorders (self-attested)
Strong preference for individuals utilizing underrepresented pathways/modes of substance use and/or mental illness recovery, and those with direct experience of marginalization from systems of care for mental health and/or substance use recovery (personal identification with any illness/recovery not required)
A high degree of trustworthiness, integrity and professionalism and a relentless focus on patient confidentiality through compliance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part II, the Boulder Care Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics, Boulder Care Standard Operating Procedures
Ability to reach out to local and regional resources or recovery centers and help individuals leverage those resources
Exceptional written and verbal communication
Team-focused; effective collaboration.
Serves both the team and the customer at a consistently high level
Demonstrates problem-solving and analytical skills appropriate for the position
Demonstrates high ethical standards of behavior
Maintains composure under pressure
Regularly demonstrates Boulder's core values

Nice to have but not required

Familiarity with medicaid billing in Ohio, North Carolina, Washington, or Oregon

Work environment

This is a fully remote role but we are currently only hiring candidates who work and reside in the following states:
AL, FL, GA, IN, MI, NY, NC, OH, PA, TN, or TX
Employees are required to have a dedicated, private workspace with a lockable door and high-speed.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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