Certified Peer Support Specialist

On-siteOTHR$15/hrPart-time

Provide quality of care to patients in terms of compliance with expectations of the organization, and all licensing and credentialing boards to ensure the effectiveness of peer support and counseling services.
Congduct individual and group counseling support services as needed to assist members with meeting requirements of treatment enrollment and treatment plan goal attainment.
Produce clear and concise documentation for all support and counseling services rendered.
Provide appropriate referrals to members in need.
Motivate members for change, recovery process, coping skill development, and re-acclimating lives to ensure healthy, safe, and productive living. Provides crisis intervention as needed.
Provide supports to all members of the psychosocial rehab program by facilitating groups, leading community integration outings, and individual supports as needed.
Provide education to teach the members about mental illness and appropriate medication to avoid complications and relapse.
Provide opportunities to learn and use independent living skills.
Enhance social and interpersonal skills within a supportive and normalizing program structure and environment according to licensing and Medicaid guidelines.
Transport individuals to and from group and on community outings,
Congduct educational groups, and responding to medical or behavioral emergencies using agency-approved techniques.

Obtained a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
At least 1- 2 years of experience working with Mental health/Substance Abuse population
NC Certified Peer Support Specialist (required)
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Current Auto insurance
Ability to submit to background check and drug screen
Minimum of 2 years consecutive recovery
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of 12 Core Functions

Ability to read and write English.
Ability to generate clinical documentation of interventions and support services rendered to members in keeping with regulations and requirements of credentialing and auditing bodies.

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