Certified Peer Specialist

Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to join their dedicated team. This role focuses on empowering individuals through peer support, utilizing personal lived experience to foster recovery and wellness. The ideal candidate will maintain an active caseload, provide community resources, and facilitate both in-person and virtual support groups. With a commitment to advocacy and education, this organization offers a supportive environment where your contributions can make a significant difference in the lives of others. Join a team that values recovery-oriented practices and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Must be a Georgia DBHDD Certified Peer Specialist with up-to-date CEUs.
• Exceptional communication and organization skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active caseload of 20-30 members, providing one-on-one peer support.
• Facilitate peer support groups and create curriculum for use in sessions.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organization Skills

Computer Skills (Excel, Word)

Living Skills Coaching

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Georgia DBHDD Certified Peer Specialist

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Direct message the job poster from Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network

CPS Supervisor with Kaiser Permanente Project

GMHCN/Kaiser Permanente Project - Certified Peer Specialist (MH or AD)

The Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network (GMHCN), a recovery-oriented mental health peer support, advocacy, and education organization, is seeking Certified Peer Specialists (CPS) to work with members of Kaiser Permanente (KP) to offer the skills to support their recovery goals.

As an active member of the KP Behavioral Health Team, the Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) will work from the perspective of their lived experience to help build environments conducive to recovery. The CPS will perform a wide range of tasks to support members in living their own lives and directing their own recovery and wellness process.

Responsibilities

•Maintain an active caseload ranging between 20-30 KP members (exact size based on needs of members)

•Ensures proper documentation is completed in a timely manner

•Meet and provide weekly reports to supervisor

•Provide one-on-one peer support, using evidence-based practices and a strength-based approach

•Coach and/or teach basic individual living skills (personal hygiene, meal planning, budgeting, etc.) when needed

•Provide community-based resources and guide member through accessing them

•Facilitate/lead both in person and virtual peer support groups

•Create curriculum for use in groups and one-on-one settings

•Willingness to participate in training both as requested and as part of self-improvement

This is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the position and is subject to review and change in accordance with the needs and policies of GMHCN.

Required Qualifications:

•Georgia DBHDD Certified Peer Specialist - Addictive Disease or Mental Health (must be active and up to date on CEUs)

•High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) minimum

•Reliable Transportation

•Ability to travel up to 80% of the time and independently meet with members in the clinic or community-based settings

•Exceptional computer skills including Excel and Word

•Strong organization, communication & interpersonal skills.

•Ability to meet deadlines and be detail oriented.

•Exceptional oral and written communication skills

•Successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screen

Preferred Qualifications

•Two (2) years of experience as a Certified Peer Specialist

•Proficiency in other languages including Spanish

•Successful Completion of Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Seminar I and II

•CPR and First Aid Certified

•Trained in Intentional Peer Support

•Experience with Peer Support Groups

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, GMHCN complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of GMHCN employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Candidates with mental health recovery experience are strongly encouraged to apply.People with lived experience will be positively considered.

Funding Statement

This position is dependent on annual contract funding, and continued employment is contingent on the contract(s).

Applying

Interested parties should send a resume and cover letter to [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network by 2x

Get notified about new Certified Specialist jobs in Tucker, GA.

Premier Advisor or Premier Banker - Smyrna, GA

Certified Athletic Trainer- Injury Prevention Specialist

Premier Advisor or Premier Banker- Norcross and Roswell

Atlanta, GA $101,920.00-$131,040.00 3 weeks ago

Regional Compliance Specialist (TN, GA and NC)

Atlanta, GA $131,040.00-$189,280.00 3 weeks ago

Sports & Entertainment Group Corporate Relationship Manager

Manager, HIMS Coding & Revenue Operations

Premier Advisor or Premier Banker- Norcross and Roswell

Certified Peer Specialist (Crisis Stabilization Unit)

Atlanta, GA $101,920.00-$131,040.00 3 weeks ago

Decatur, GA $90,000.00-$100,000.00 1 month ago

Certified Athletic Trainer- Injury Prevention Specialist

Atlanta, GA $131,040.00-$189,280.00 3 weeks ago

Advisory Consultant - ServiceNow Cyber Risk

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.