Recovery-Focused Peer Support Specialist

Mental Health Systems; Oceanside (CA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

TURN is seeking a dedicated Peer Specialist to educate, support, and intervene to assist clients in recovery from mental health and substance use disorders. You will provide group and individual counseling, case management, advocacy, and outreach to clients and families as appropriate.

Qualifications include a Peer Specialist Certification and a High School Diploma or GED. The role requires the ability to drive in California and a willingness to disclose personal recovery experiences to build

Formación

• 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.
• Valid CA driver's license and current auto insurance per contract requirements required.
• Cultural competency understanding required. Bilingual preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• 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.
• Able to maintain a flexible work schedule, including occasional weekend and holiday shifts.

Conocimientos

Peer Specialist Certification

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

EHR software

Descripción del empleo

TURN is seeking a dedicated Peer Specialist to educate, support, and intervene to assist clients in recovery from mental health and substance use disorders. You will provide group and individual counseling, case management, advocacy, and outreach to clients and families as appropriate.

Qualifications include a Peer Specialist Certification and a High School Diploma or GED. The role requires the ability to drive in California and a willingness to disclose personal recovery experiences to build