Certified Peer Support Specialist

Mental Health Systems; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

TURN is seeking a dedicated clinician to provide education, support, and interventions to assist clients in recovery from mental health and substance use disorders. The role includes individual/group counseling, case management, advocacy, and outreach to clients and their families.

You will coordinate placement, participate in on-call rotations, and deliver field-based services while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.TURN is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Peer Specialist Certification is required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Life experience in mental health or SUD recovery or related family experience.
• Cultural competency understanding required. Bilingual preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.
• Reasonable accommodation may be provided for disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide case consultation, crisis intervention, and case management.
• Complete accurate documentation and meet direct billable requirements.
• Provide peer counseling and mentor clients and families.
• Facilitate placement visits and transportation as needed.
• Shift coverage and participate in on-call duties.
• Deliver field-based services as program requires.
• Maintain client confidentiality and participate in program meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cultural sensitivity

Bilingual preferred

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR software

Job description

At TURN our mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces the tenets of client-centered care, and our core values People, Culture and Growth are at the forefront of everything we do. We hire exceptional individuals seeking meaningful opportunities in a purpose-driven environment.

Job Summary

Provide education, support, and interventions assisting in clients’ recovery from mental health and substance use disorder from a personal and educational perspective. Provide group and individual counseling, case management, advocacy, and outreach to clients, and families as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Provide case consultation, crisis intervention, discharge placement, individual and group work, individual rehab intervention, screening, and targeted case management to assist clients in meeting basic needs and symptom management.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation as contractually required and meet minimum requirements for direct billable client services.
• Provide peer counseling and support drawing on own consumer experience to build trust and commonality, mentor clients and families and promote empowerment. Interacts therapeutically with clients and families with boundaries of professional standard.
• Facilitate placement including pre-placement visits and transportation as needed.
• Shift coverage including part of the on-call team.
• Provide field-based services as required by the program and client need.
• Maintain confidentiality of client’s care.
• Participate in scheduled program meetings.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Peer Specialist Certification required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Life experience in mental health or SUD recovery or family and willingness to disclose required.
• Cultural competency understanding required. Bilingual preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Physical Requirements

• Seeing, Hearing, Speaking, Stooping/Bending, Working in cramped spaces, Moving around facility, Moving between offices/clients, Driving – light errands, Climbing, Lifting/carrying heavy items, Driving – in the course of job duties, Using hands/fingers, Pushing/pulling/dragging items, Standing for long periods, Sitting for long periods, Working outside/underground.

Other Duties

This job description isn’t a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TURN is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, and sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions).