Recovery-Focused Peer Specialist & Mentor

Independence Health System; Butler Township (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System seeks a Certified Peer Specialist to support adults in the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program. You will mentor clients, advocate for their rights, and assist in developing crisis plans and WRAP plans alongside the treatment team.

Responsibilities include timely documentation, promoting recovery, and providing guidance from lived experience to empower consumers in their personal growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education required.
• Certification as a Certified Peer Specialist required.
• Personal knowledge of the Mental Health system.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer counseling and mentoring to ACT participants.
• Complete crisis and WRAP plans with consumers.
• Advocate for clients within the treatment team and support recovery efforts.
• Complete required documentation in a timely manner.
• Safely access, transport, and handle medications as required by policy.

Skills

Mentoring

Documentation

Advocacy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Certified Peer Specialist

Job description

Independence Health System seeks a Certified Peer Specialist to support adults in the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program. You will mentor clients, advocate for their rights, and assist in developing crisis plans and WRAP plans alongside the treatment team.

Responsibilities include timely documentation, promoting recovery, and providing guidance from lived experience to empower consumers in their personal growth.