Parent Recovery Coach & Advocate

Integrea Community Mental Health System; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

RSA retirement

Job summary

Integrea Community Mental Health System in Alabama is seeking a Parent Peer Support Specialist to provide guidance and recovery-focused support to parents of children and teens up to 21 years with mental health needs.

As a peer with lived experience, you will build trusting relationships, assist with accessing resources, participate in groups, coordinate with treatment teams, maintain confidentiality, and contribute to wellness goals across office, home, and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with individuals based on mutual respect, empathy, and shared lived experience.
• Offer peer support services, including recovery coaching, advocacy, and assistance with accessing community resources.
• Provide support in a variety of settings, including the office, community, or clients' homes.
• Assist clients in identifying personal goals, developing recovery plans, and taking steps toward wellness.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate peer-led support groups and recovery-oriented activities.
• Work collaboratively with treatment teams, including clinicians, case managers, and medical providers.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality in accordance with agency policy and HIPAA regulations.
• Model healthy coping strategies and recovery-focused behavior.
• Complete documentation of peer services and progress notes accurately and in a timely manner.
• Participate in ongoing training, supervision, and team meetings.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job description

Integrea Community Mental Health System in Alabama is seeking a Parent Peer Support Specialist to provide guidance and recovery-focused support to parents of children and teens up to 21 years with mental health needs.

As a peer with lived experience, you will build trusting relationships, assist with accessing resources, participate in groups, coordinate with treatment teams, maintain confidentiality, and contribute to wellness goals across office, home, and community settings.