Certified Peer Specialist

Legacytreatment; Coatesville (Chester County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in mental health services is seeking a dedicated individual for their Mobile Crisis Resolution Team in Coatesville, PA. This full-time position involves providing peer counseling and advocacy to adult consumers experiencing psychiatric crises. Candidates must have a high school diploma, personal recovery experience, and consider obtaining certification for peer services. Comprehensive benefits, including paid time off and insurance coverage, are offered.

Benefits

3.2 weeks of Paid Time Off during the first year

Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance benefits

9 Agency-paid holidays

403(b) employee participation & employer match

Qualifications

• Must be a survivor of mental illness with at least 1 year in recovery.
• Knowledge of the mental health system required.
• Expected to obtain general certification for peer services.

Responsibilities

• Provides supportive peer counseling and advocacy to adult consumers.
• Assesses and interprets consumer status to identify needs.
• Reports to work in inclement weather.

Skills

Knowledge of mental illness

Peer counseling

Advocacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

AA/AS degree preferable

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Mobile Crisis Resolution Team - Coatesville, PA

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: Any

Provides supportive peer counseling and advocacy to adult consumers receiving services in the through this mobile crisis program. Demonstrates knowledge of mental illness and the services available in the community. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the needs of the consumers served. He or she must be able to assess and interpret data about the consumer’s status in order to identify each consumer’s needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the consumer group. Required to report to work in inclement weather.

Legacy operates the State-designated Crisis Intervention Program for Chester County, providing evaluations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to individuals experiencing a psychiatric crisis or posing a danger to self, others, or property.

Hours:

Full Time; various shifts available.

This is a Full Time Benefited position with the following benefits:

• 3.2 weeks of Paid Time Off during the first year
• Medical insurance, vision, dental and life insurance benefits
• 9 Agency-paid holidays
• 403(b) employee participation & employer match

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent, with proof of some post-high school training, college work, or certificate program. AA/AS degree preferable. Must be a survivor of mental illness with a minimum of 1 year in recovery and must have knowledge of the mental health system. Expected to obtain general certification for peer services.

Your driver's license must be in good standing, with no recent suspensions or violations of careless/reckless driving or excessive speeding of more than 20 MPH, and no more than 2 moving violations within the last 3 years.

Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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