Certified Peer Case Manager — Recovery Support Leader

River Edge Behavioral Health; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

12 Paid Holidays

401k with an employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short and Long-term disabilitycoverage

Life Insurance

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

River Edge Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time Certified Peer Specialist Case Manager to support individuals on their recovery journey. You will leverage lived experience to connect with clients, help develop recovery plans, and navigate resources in a multidisciplinary team.

The role focuses on peer-led recovery, documentation, and advocacy. Requirements include CPS certification and a valid Georgia driver’s license, with preference for WRAP/WHAM knowledge and prior behavioral health

Qualifications

• A valid Peer Support certification (CPS). Both CPS-MH and CPS-AD, highly preferred.
• 1-2 years’ experience working in a behavioral health services setting preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of WRAP and WHAM models preferred.
• Candidates must have a primary diagnosis of mental illness or a dual diagnosis of mental illness and addictive disease, and a strong desire to identify themselves as a person with lived experience.
• Must possess a valid Georgia Driver's License.
• Applicant will have attended Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Certified Peer Specialist training and passed the Certified Peer Specialist certification process.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with each client to develop and strengthen their Individual and Housing support plans according to individual goals and objectives using a person-centered approach.
• Provide clients with support in sharpening personal recovery skills, accessing community resources, medical adherence, daily living skills.
• Facilitates or co-facilitates peer-led support groups or self-help meetings, providing group skills training.
• Maintains accurate records of peer interactions and progress, documenting daily group notes and performing case management duties.
• Participates in ongoing training and supervision to enhance peer support skills, collaborating with other mental health professionals to ensure coordinated care for peers.
• Initiates or contributes to peer-led initiatives promoting mental health awareness and reducing stigma.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Case management

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Job description

River Edge Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time Certified Peer Specialist Case Manager to support individuals on their recovery journey. You will leverage lived experience to connect with clients, help develop recovery plans, and navigate resources in a multidisciplinary team.

The role focuses on peer-led recovery, documentation, and advocacy. Requirements include CPS certification and a valid Georgia driver’s license, with preference for WRAP/WHAM knowledge and prior behavioral health