Certified Peer Specialist: Crisis Support & Mentoring

Vance Airscoop; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

401(k) with 7.5% match

PTO 20 days + holidays

Job summary

Avita Community Partners is seeking a Peer Specialist for our 24/7 Behavioral Health Crisis Center in Gainesville, GA. You will mentor clients with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders, lead groups, and provide peer support services.

All services will be documented in the Electronic Patient Record (ECR). Certification as a Peer Specialist (CPS-MH or CPS-AD CARES) in Georgia is required.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Peer Specialist in GA (CPS-MH or CPS-AD).

Responsibilities

• Mentor clients with severe mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders.
• Conduct groups and provide general peer support services.
• Document all services in the Electronic Patient Record (ECR).

Education

Certified Peer Specialist (CPS-MH or CPS-AD)

Job description

Avita Community Partners is seeking a Peer Specialist for our 24/7 Behavioral Health Crisis Center in Gainesville, GA. You will mentor clients with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders, lead groups, and provide peer support services.

All services will be documented in the Electronic Patient Record (ECR). Certification as a Peer Specialist (CPS-MH or CPS-AD CARES) in Georgia is required.