Peer Support Specialist

Modern Vue Health And Wellness; Raeford (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Vue Health And Wellness seeks a Certified Peer Support Specialist to guide individuals through recovery, leveraging mentoring, addiction counseling, and social work expertise. You will report to the program manager and provide encouragement while applying crisis intervention and mental health counseling skills to address clients' challenges.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, navigating resources, and advocating for recovery-oriented care within a collaborative team of

Qualifications

• Certified Peer Support Specialist credential.
• Strong mentoring and addiction counseling skills.
• Proficiency in EHR systems for documentation and tracking.
• Experience in crisis intervention and management.
• Familiarity with motivational interviewing techniques.
• Background in behavioral health and mental health counseling.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain supportive relationships with individuals in recovery.
• Share personal recovery experiences to inspire and empower clients.
• Assist individuals in developing personal recovery goals and action plans.
• Support clients in accessing community resources, services, and treatment options.
• Encourage self-advocacy and provide guidance in navigating healthcare and social services.
• Facilitate peer support groups, workshops, and recovery-oriented activities.
• Collaborate with clinical staff, case managers, and other professionals to support holistic care.
• Document interactions and progress while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Promote a culture of wellness, self-care, and resilience among peers.
• Advocate for policies and practices that support recovery-oriented care.

Skills

Mentoring

Addiction counseling

Social work

Crisis intervention

Motivational interviewing

Behavioral health counseling

Education

Certified Peer Support Specialist credential

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Full job description:

• Establish and maintain supportive relationships with individuals in recovery.
• Share personal recovery experiences to inspire and empower clients.
• Assist individuals in developing personal recovery goals and action plans.
• Support clients in accessing community resources, services, and treatment options.
• Encourage self-advocacy and provide guidance in navigating healthcare and social services.
• Facilitate peer support groups, workshops, and recovery-oriented activities.
• Collaborate with clinical staff, case managers, and other professionals to support holistic care.
• Document interactions and progress while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Promote a culture of wellness, self-care, and resilience among peers.
• Advocate for policies and practices that support recovery-oriented care.

Summary:

As a Certified Peer Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in guiding individuals through their recovery journey by leveraging your core skills in mentoring, addiction counseling, and social work. Reporting to the program manager, you will provide support and encouragement while utilizing premium skills such as crisis intervention and mental health counseling to address challenges faced by clients.

Qualifications:

• Certified Peer Support Specialist credential.
• Strong mentoring and addiction counseling skills.
• Proficiency in EHR systems for documentation and tracking.
• Experience in crisis intervention and management.
• Familiarity with motivational interviewing techniques.
• Background in behavioral health and mental health counseling.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time, Contract.

Pay:

From $20.00 per hour.

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.

Work Location:

In person.