Peer Day Program Specialist: Recovery & Crisis Support

Highland Rivers Health in; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Benefits

Retirement Plan

4 weeks Paid Time Off

10 paid holidays

Personal Day

PSLF eligible

Job summary

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is seeking a Peer Specialist for the Peer Day Program to provide peer support services to individuals with serious mental illnesses. The role emphasizes leveraging lived experience to support recovery planning and crisis de-escalation in clinical settings.

The position notes Medicaid reimbursement under Georgia’s Rehab Option and involves collaboration with treatment teams and case managers to advance personalized recovery goals.

Responsibilities

• Active in Treatment Team to bring the perspective of the lived experience to the team; advises and educates staff as needed.
• Assist individuals in articulating personal goals for recovery and group sessions; support individuals in recovery planning.
• Assist individuals in working with their case manager or treatment team to achieve recovery goals.
• Assist individuals in setting up and sustaining self-help groups and locating existing groups.
• Utilize and teach problem solving techniques with individuals and groups; discuss daily living challenges and coping methods.
• Provide support during in-clinic crises; de-escalate crises and support the individual; follow incident reporting procedures.
• Handle crisis telephone calls, information calls, and follow-up outreach calls.

Job description

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is seeking a Peer Specialist for the Peer Day Program to provide peer support services to individuals with serious mental illnesses. The role emphasizes leveraging lived experience to support recovery planning and crisis de-escalation in clinical settings.

The position notes Medicaid reimbursement under Georgia’s Rehab Option and involves collaboration with treatment teams and case managers to advance personalized recovery goals.