Certified Peer Support Specialist

Gateway Behavioral Healthcare Services; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Competitive pay/benefits

Medical/Dental coverage

Job summary

Gateway Behavioral Health Services in Mississippi is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist to join a multidisciplinary treatment team. The role focuses on incorporating psychosocial and environmental needs into the treatment process and supporting clients as peers of mental health services.

The position may be part-time or full-time with flexible hours to meet program needs. Responsibilities include helping clients set recovery goals, access services, and build social skills, while

Qualifications

• Certified Peer Support Specialist required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Two years of work experience in the mental health field preferred.
• Willingness to continue education to enhance skills.
• Ability to pass required background clearances and screenings.

Responsibilities

• Assist peers in identifying and prioritizing needs and setting recovery goals as part of individual service plans.
• Assist peers in accessing needed services and informing them about community supports.
• Assist peers in securing employment and housing and understanding benefits with a new job.
• Help peers build social skills.
• Support peers in overcoming job-related anxiety.
• Maintain a professional attitude and collaborate with peers, families, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Peer support

Certification

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Gateway Behavioral Health Services is seeking a certified Peer Support Specialist to join our team. The Certified Peer Specialist is a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team responsible for ensuring the incorporation of psychosocial and environmental needs in the treatment process. The Certified Peer Specialist offers support to clients and identifies themselves as peers of mental health services.

• Position may be Part-Time or Full-Time.

• Flexible non-traditional work hours to coincide with program needs.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Assist peers in identifying and prioritizing needs, as well as articulating personal goals and objectives for recovery as part of their individual service plans.

• Assist peers in accessing needed services; Inform peers about community and natural supports available to them.

• Assist peers in securing employment, housing as well as helping them understand benefits with a new job.

• Help peers build social skills.

• Support peers in overcoming job-related anxiety.

• Display a professional attitude and possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with peers, families, and staff from a variety of cultures and social backgrounds. Requirements

• Peer Support Specialist Certification (Through MS Dept of Mental Health)

• High School Diploma or GED

• Valid Driver’s license

• Reliable transportation

• Two (2) years’ work experience in the mental health field

• A willingness to continue your education to enhance skills relevant to the position

• Ability to pass required background clearances & screenings

Benefits

Full-time eligible employees receive:

• Paid Time Off

• Competitive pay/benefits

• Medical/Dental coverage

Drug Free Workplace

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

• Peer Support Certification (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations