Peer Specialist
River Edge Behavioral Health
- Milledgeville, GA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Of
- 12 Paid Holidays
- 401k with an employer match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short and Long-term disability coverage
- Life Insurance
- Employee Discount Program
- Provides peer support based on personal experience and recovery journey, offering a broad range of paraprofessional social services to patients/clients/consumers and their families.
- Offers guidance, encouragement, and practical advice to individuals navigating the mental health system, participating in treatment team planning.
- Assists peers in dealing with personal and social problems, performing crisis intervention as needed.
- May provide supportive counseling to consumers and families, serving as a liaison for social services.
- Collaborates with peers to develop personalized wellness plans and recovery goals, preparing lesson plans for group topics.
- Maintains accurate records of peer interactions and progress, documenting daily group notes and performing case management duties.
- Facilitates or co-facilitates peer-led support groups or self-help meetings, providing group skills training.
- Refers peers to needed services and resources, assisting in accessing community resources such as mental health clinics and support groups.
- Participates in ongoing training and supervision to enhance peer support skills, collaborating with other mental health professionals to ensure coordinated care for peers.
- Initiates or contributes to peer-led initiatives promoting mental health awareness and reducing stigma.
- A valid Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Certification is required or must be obtained within 12 months of employment.
- At least one (1) year of supervisory experience.
- Must have a valid GA Driver’s License.
- All applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.
- Provide 2 Professional references (Former employers only, no family members)
- Demonstrate expertise and knowledge in mental health and substance abuse services and community resources.
- Exemplify excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.
- Empathy: Ability to understand and share the feelings of others, crucial for providing effective peer support in challenging situations.
- Communication: Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills to facilitate meaningful connections with peers and convey information clearly.
- Case Management: Proficiency in organizing and managing client cases, including coordinating services, maintaining records, and tracking progress.
- Crisis Intervention: Skill in providing immediate support and assistance to individuals experiencing mental health crises, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Documentation: Ability to accurately record client interactions, progress, and treatment plans in accordance with organizational standards and confidentiality protocols.
- All qualified applicants will be considered.
- This position is subject to close once a satisfactory candidate pool has been identified.
- The hiring managers will contact only those selected for an interview.
- Applicants who are not selected will receive notification via email.
- Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email.
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