Certified Peer Specialist - Diversion Center and Services - Night Shift

The Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) at Grady works with individuals experiencing serious mental illness and serves as a role model of recovery. Key responsibilities include:

1. Providing group and/or individual training and counseling
2. Counseling and support for service coordination
3. Aiding in the completion of Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP)
4. Maintaining a community linkage
5. Offering advocacy support to meet individual needs

Qualifications include:

• A high school diploma or GED
• Current certification as Peer Specialist (CPS) through the Georgia DBHDD/Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network
• At least two years of experience with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) and/or addictive diseases
• A current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider Card
• CERT and WRAP certifications are preferred
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred

Core Competencies:

• Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates a commitment to delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality care.
• Integrity & Accountability: Acts ethically, maintains confidentiality, and accepts responsibility for actions, decisions, and outcomes.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Builds positive relationships, works effectively across departments, and supports colleagues to achieve shared goals.
• Communication: Communicates clearly, respectfully, and effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and leadership.
• Respect & Inclusion: Creates an inclusive environment by valuing diversity, treating others with dignity, and ensuring equitable care and opportunities for all.
• Quality & Safety: Adheres to best practices, regulatory standards, and policies to ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality outcomes.
• Adaptability & Resilience: Responds effectively to change, remains flexible in dynamic situations, and demonstrates resilience under pressure.
• Continuous Improvement: Seeks opportunities to improve processes, skills, and outcomes through innovation, learning, and feedback.
• Leadership & Professionalism: Inspires, guides, and develops individuals and teams while modeling professionalism, fairness, and transparency.
• Employee Experience Focus: Champions a supportive and engaging employee journey that enables staff to thrive and, in turn, deliver exceptional patient care.

Benefits

Grady offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support the health, well-being, and growth of each team member. This includes:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Financial Security: Retirement savings plans with employer contributions, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, holidays, and family leave benefits.
• Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement, professional development programs, and opportunities for advancement.
• Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and discounts on services.

Why Join Grady?

Joining Grady means becoming part of a team that values excellence, compassion, innovation, and collaboration. Every role at Grady plays a vital part in fulfilling our mission to provide exceptional care, advance health equity, and make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We offer opportunities for learning, growth, and building a meaningful career in an environment where your contributions are recognized and valued.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Grady Health System is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We are dedicated to creating an accessible work environment and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.