Certified Peer Specialist CCBHC

Centerstone of Florida, Inc.; Columbus (IN); In loco; USD 22.000 - 32.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, and vision health

403b retirement plan with companymatch

Paid time off and ten paid holidays

AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance

Employee Resource Groups

Continuing education opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Descrizione del lavoro

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. The Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) assists clients with articulating personal goals for recovery; assisting participants in determining reasonable steps in recovery; and identifying barriers to recovery goals.

A PRS will teach problem solving skills, self-advocacy, and build social supports, coordinating care with the clinical team

Competenze

• Must have excellent communication skills and meet certification requirements.
• Basic computer literacy is required.

Mansioni

• Verbalize understanding of recovery concepts and communicate them to others.
• Help clients identify personal strengths in daily living and recovery.
• Assist staff in identifying program elements that support or impede recovery.
• Facilitate safety plans, complete screens and risk assessments as trained.
• Coordinate with clinical teams and community partners to connect to care.
• Coordinate referrals to inpatient or residential treatment as needed.
• Transport clients to appointments and resource access.

Conoscenze

Excellent communication skills

Basic computer literacy

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) assists clients with articulating personal goals for recovery; assisting participants in determining reasonable and holistic steps in recovery; and identifying barriers to recovery goals. A PRS will assist individuals in identifying personal strengths in daily living and recovery skills. In addition, a PRS will teach participants problem solving skills, how to identify and combat negative self-talk, how to build social supports, and how to self-advocate. PRS will intervene, coordinate and provide connection to care as directed by the clinical team. PRS will complete screens/assessments and evidence protocols as trained and supported through Centerstone.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Verbalize understanding of what recovery means and articulate it to others.
• Assist clients with identifying personal strengths in daily living and recovery skills.
• Assist staff in identifying program elements that are supportive or barriers to recovery.
• Facilitate evidence based protocols, safety plans, complete screens and risk assessments as trained.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to partner with Centerstone programs and community partners.
• Coordinate and assist with crisis intervention/ connection to care.
• Coordinate referrals to inpatient, residential behavioral health/mental health/substance treatment.
• Transport clients to appointments and to access resources.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to meet communication requirements of certification.
• Basic computer literacy is required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level

Must be 18 years of age or older, have lived experience receiving mental health, substance use or gambling treatment. High school diploma or equivalent.

Years of Experience

Minimum of one year of recovery.

Experience within the criminal justice system preferred.

Certification/Licensure

Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

PRS Certification is required. Must be able to verify completion of state-approved training program and passing score on certification exam, if not currently certified, must become certified within 90 days unless otherwise approved by the hiring manager.

Requirements of the certification which include

• Lived Experience with Mental Illness/ Substance Use or Gambling Disorder
• Willing to share personal recovery story to assist others
• Assist clients in determining reasonable and holistic steps moving into recovery and identifying barriers to recovery goals

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing – 20%

Sitting – 80%

Squatting – Occasional

Kneeling – Occasional

Bending – Occasional

Driving – Occasional

Lifting – Occasional

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

$16.50--$23.10

Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.