Peer Support Specialist

FamilyCare; Charleston, Northern (WV, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

FamilyCare is seeking a Peer Specialist to provide group and individual counseling in a behavioral health setting in Charleston, WV. You will leverage lived experience to motivate clients and support recovery planning.

You will facilitate recovery groups, provide coaching and advocacy, and document interventions promptly. A strong emphasis on empathy, professionalism, and patient safety pervades daily tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three or more years' experience in behavioral health required.
• Two or more years’ experience in an acute inpatient behavioral health setting preferred.
• Certification as a Peer Specialist is required or preferred, per the facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual counseling sessions using personal recovery experiences as inspiration and motivation.
• Provide peer mentoring or coaching to support recovery goals and decision-making.
• Provide recovery resources and facilitate recovery, educational and support groups.
• Advocate for the person and their family.
• Complete documentation of interventions within 24 hours of service and ensure accuracy.
• Participate in weekly meetings and supervision to improve care quality.
• Contribute to PI/QI efforts and assist in data collection and problem solving.
• Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude with patients and address concerns to ensure safety.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Inpatient behavioral health

Group facilitation

Advocacy coaching

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Full Time Charleston, WV, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1959

Purpose Statement

Provide group and individual counseling sessions using personal experiences in mental health & substance use recovery as inspiration and motivation. while also allowing for expression of persons’ experiences in recovery.

Essential Functions

• Provide a wide range of activities to assist patients in exercising control over their own lives and their recovery or resilience-building process.
• Provide peer mentoring or coaching, including personalized and tailored services and supports to meet the preferences and unique needs of the person/family and support recovery goals/planning through assisting and supporting goal setting and use of decision‑making strategies.
• Provide recovery resources
• Facilitate and lead recovery, educational and support groups. Educational activities include, as applicable, self‑advocacy, wellness, life skills, goal setting, parenting skills and decision‑making skills.
• Advocate with and for the person and their family.
• Complete documentation of group and/or individual interventions in an accurate manner and file within 24 hours of service.
• Complete documentation of assessments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participate in weekly meetings and supervisions to enhance communication and efficacy of treatment.
• Actively contributes to PI/QI efforts participating in problem‑solving, root cause analysis and/or assisting in collection of data.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Three or more years' experience working in a behavioral health setting is required.
• Two or more years’ experience in an acute inpatient behavioral health setting preferred.
• Training on personal advocacy, engagement, recovery and resiliency principles, community supports/resources, effective use of sharing life experiences and parenting skills, as applicable.

Licences/Designations/Certifications

• Certification as a Peer Specialist
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).