CARES Certified Peer Specialist - PSY MAT (OPIOID) - Day Shift

Grade Health System; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Grady Health System is seeking a CARES Certified Peer Specialist to work with individuals experiencing serious mental illness. The role involves providing training, counseling, and support in community settings. Candidates must possess necessary certifications including CARES Certification and BLS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's preferred.
• CARES Certification through Georgia DBHDD required.
• BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides group and individual training for clients.
• Assists in completion of Wellness Recovery Action Plans.
• Acts as a role model of recovery and provides advocacy support.

Skills

Leadership

Counseling

Advocacy

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Bachelor’s preferred

CARES Certification as Peer Specialist

Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider Card

Job description

Grady Health System offers many career paths in Behavioral Health. Whether you have many years of experience or are in the early stages on your career, you can find a rewarding position at Grady!

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PSY Medication Assisted Opioid Treatment Program

*Candidate must be CARES certified for this role.

SUMMARY
The CARES Certified Peer Specialist (CARES-CPS) works with people who experience serious mental illness and acts as a role model of recovery. CARES-CPS provides group and/or individual training and counseling, as well as service coordination, support for community linkage, and advocacy support to meet individual needs. Assists with completion of Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP). May work in a clinic, peer program, or community setting.


QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Bachelor’s preferred
• CARES Certification as Peer Specialist through the Georgia DBHDD/Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network required
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider Card required

Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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United States, Georgia, Atlanta, Grady Hospital

United States, Georgia, Atlanta, Grady Hospital

United States, Georgia, Atlanta, Grady Hospital