D169 - ACT/Intune Certified Peer Specialist

River Edge Behavioral Health; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible spending accounts

Short and long-term disability coverage

11 Paid holidays

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Warner Robins, GA is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to foster peer support and collaborate with clinical teams. This role includes engaging clients, building meaningful relationships, and supporting personal goal development. Candidates must hold a high school diploma and a CPS Certificate. Benefits include health coverage, flexible spending accounts, and paid holidays. Join us to make a difference in the lives of clients and their families.

Qualifications

• Required to possess a Certified Peer Specialist Certificate or obtain it within 12 months.
• Must have a primary diagnosis of mental illness or a dual diagnosis of mental illness and substance use disorder.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate engagement by encouraging clients to seek help.
• Build authentic, meaningful relationships with clients and their families.
• Partner with clients to identify personal goals and support life skill development.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Peer Specialist Certificate

Job description

Overview

About River Edge Behavioral Health: Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge is a leading resource for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports, and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services, crisis intervention services, and awareness, education and recovery groups.

Company Overview

At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, and more.

Program Overview

The Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) plays a vital role in fostering mutual peer support, promoting hope-based relationships, and collaborating with clinical teams. CPS team members emphasize "learning together rather than helping" by empowering individuals through relational interactions. They contribute to overall team synergy by integrating peer and clinical perspectives to support clients' recovery journeys.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate engagement by encouraging clients to seek help, particularly when facing ambivalence about treatment.
• Build authentic, meaningful relationships with clients and their families through empathy and shared experiences.
• Partner with clients to identify personal goals, foster self-awareness, and support the development of life skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• You must possess a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Certificate or obtain certification within 12 months of employment.
• Must have a primary diagnosis of mental illness or a dual diagnosis of mental illness and substance use disorder.

Additional Benefits

• Flexible spending accounts
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 11 Paid holidays
• Voluntary Life Insurance

If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.