Certified Peer Support Specialist

Qualifications

• State credentialing as a Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS)
• Satisfactory drug screen
• Criminal background check

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(K)
• Generous paid time off accrual
• Excellent growth and development opportunities
• Satisfying and rewarding work

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ongoing exploration of recovery needs
• Supporting individuals in achieving personal independence as identified by the individual
• Encouraging hope
• Supporting the development of life skills such as budgeting, and connecting to community resources
• Developing and working toward achievement of personal recovery goals
• Modeling personal responsibility for recovery
• Teaching skills to effectively navigate the health care delivery system
• Providing group facilitation that addresses symptoms or behaviors, through processes that assist an individual in eliminating barriers to seeking or maintaining recovery, employment, education, or housing
• Aiding with accessing and developing natural support systems in the community
• Promoting coordination and linkage among similar providers
• Coordinating or providing assistance in crisis interventions and stabilization
• Conducting outreach
• Attending and participating in treatment teams
• Aiding individuals in the development of empowerment skills through self-advocacy and activities that mitigate discrimination and hope

Services

Services are provided face-to-face, by telephone, and/or video conferencing. Service delivery may be individual or group.

Peer Support is not site-specific, but must be provided in locations that meet the needs of the persons served.

Peer Support shall be only provided by a certified peer recovery supporter as defined in 5122-29-15 of the ORC.

About the Role

Mahajan Therapeutics is a progressive mental health and substance abuse treatment organization dedicated to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our mission is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of each patient to help them achieve long-term mental health and recovery goals and improve their quality of life. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and comply with all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability, or veteran’s status.