Certified Peer Specialist (Veteran's Services Program)

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide case management linkage for resources and education on skills to reduce the impact of their mental health symptoms or substance use on their recovery.
• Mets with participants to update treatment plans, risk assessments, safety plans and release of information forms;
• Attend staffing and treatment team meetings with other service providers to assist the team in providing the needed services for the individual.
• Affixing with participants to schedule appointments and access resources within the community.
• Meet with participants and constituents in the community to represent and promote the veterans program.
• Is available to handle crisis telephone calls, information seeking (about our services) telephone calls and follow up engagement/outreach calls.
• Provides transportation for individuals as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance through the State Health Benefit Plan of GAFlexible Benefits such as dental, vision, life, critical illness, etc.
• Retail Plan with employer matching
• Four weeks of Paid Time Off with increase of accruals based on years of service
• Ten paid holidays
• One personal day

Qualifications

• Qualifying employer for Public Student Loan ForgivenessNHSC loan forgiveness in qualifying counties.
• Clinical supervision for candidates on a licensure track.