ICM Peer Support Specialist (Certified)

About the role

Provide education, support, and interventions for substance use disorder from a personal and educational perspective. Provide group and individual counseling, case management, advocacy, and outreach to clients and families as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Provide case consultation, crisis intervention, discharge placement, individual and group work, individual rehab intervention, screening, and targeted case management to assist clients in meeting basic needs and symptom management.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation as contractually required and meet minimum requirements for direct billable client services.
• Provide peer counseling and support drawing on own consumer experience to build trust and commonality, mentor clients and families, and promote empowerment.
• Interact therapeutically with clients and families within the boundaries of professional standards.
• Facilitate placement including pre-placement visits and transportation as needed.
• Provide field-based services as required by the program and client need.
• Maintain confidentiality of client care.
• Participate in scheduled program meetings.
• Able to maintain a flexible work schedule, including occasional weekend and holiday shifts.

Qualifications

• Peer Specialist Certification required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Life experience in mental health or SUD recovery or family and willingness to disclose required.
• Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance per contract requirements required.
• Cultural competency understanding required.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Seeing
• Hearing
• Speaking
• Stooping/Bending
• Working in cramped spaces
• Moving around facility
• Moving between offices/clients
• Driving – light errands
• Lifting/carrying heavy items
• Standing for long periods
• Sitting for long periods