Peer Specialist - Clinic SUD Wayne and Reynolds County

Fccinc; Piedmont (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

FCC Behavioral Health in Piedmont, MO seeks a Peer Specialist to support person(s)-served with psychiatric disabilities. You will share lived recovery experiences, connect individuals to resources, and coach daily living skills including budgeting and maintaining housing.

The role requires self-identifying as a current or former user of mental health services, completion of a state-approved training program, and successful exam.

Qualifications

• Lived experience as current or former person-served of mental health services.
• Must complete a State approved training program and pass a standardized examination.
• Meet the minimum requirements to be clinically privileged by FCC Behavioral Health.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual assistance to person(s)-served in assessing mental health services.
• Acts as liaison/advocate between person(s)-served and community resources.
• Coaches daily living skills such as budgeting, paying bills, and maintaining an independent residence.
• Accompanies person(s)-served to community activities when appropriate.
• Following-up with person(s)-served regarding appointments and forms.

Skills

Lived experience with mental health

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Peer Specialist - Clinic SUD Wayne and Reynolds County

Full Time Piedmont THRIVE/STAR/BHC, Piedmont, MO, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2974

Job purpose

The Peer Specialist helps individuals who have psychiatric disabilities develop a network for information and support. A Peer Specialist can share lived experiences of recovery, share and support the use of recovery tools and model successful recovery behaviors.

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years of age;
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent;
• Must self-identify as present and/or former person(s)-served of mental health services; (Lived experience)
• Must complete a State approved training program and pass a standardized examination.
• Meet the minimum requirements to be clinically privileged by FCC Behavioral Health.

Core Job Duties

• Provides individual assistance to person(s)-served in assessing mental health services including accompanying person(s)-served to appointments to address medical or other health needs.
• Acts as liaison/advocate between person(s)-served and community resources.
• Training, coaching and supporting in daily living skills, including keeping a budget, paying bills and maintaining an independent residence.
• Accompanying person(s)-served to activities in the community, if appropriate.
• Following-up with person(s)-served regarding appointment, completion of forms, returning forms or receipts and other similar activities.
• Maintains and improve professional competencies through in-service training and other educational responsibilities---especially related to co-occurring.
• Development of self-help groups outside the agency.
• Helping individuals develop skills and resources that foster success. Progress notes written accurately using the PIRP format and in compliance with the 5-Day Rule (and/or site policy).
• Accurate and timely completion of group counseling and group education logs.
• Ability to effectively utilize computer systems currently employed by FCC.
• Maintain/improve professional competencies through training activities and/or other educational means.
• Maintain awareness regarding the agency vision and assist staff in continuing motivation and empowerment.
• Consistently complies with supervisory directives as it applies to enforcement of facility policies and procedures with person(s)-served.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Listen to others to facilitate an open exchange of ideas and provide for effective communication.
• Orally communicate information effectively and accurately.
• Assure program operates within the constraints of the agency's certification (CARF, DMH) standards and strategic plan related to clinical care.
• Maintain confidentiality, at all times, within the legal framework. Will adhere to established guidelines regarding confidentiality as well as the agency's adopted code of ethics.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of person(s)-served as outlined in the agency and site Policies and Procedure Manuals.
• Maintain acceptable attendance record, respect break periods and work with supervisor to ensure coverage during any absence.
• Exhibit a professional appearance, attitude and demeanor that reflects confidence, positive self-esteem and overall professionalism when working with person(s)-served, co-workers, families and referral sources.
• Demonstrate initiative and a "can do" attitude.
• Other job duties and special projects as assigned