Recovery & Wellness Peer Coach

Familycare-Health-Centers-; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Familycare-Health-Centers- in Charleston, WV, is hiring a full-time Peer Specialist to support individuals in recovery from mental health and substance use. You will draw on personal recovery experiences to motivate clients, provide mentoring, lead recovery groups, and connect patients with resources.

You will document interventions within 24 hours, participate in supervision, and collaborate with a care team to enhance treatment outcomes while maintaining a compassionate, patient-centered

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of experience in a behavioral health setting required.
• 2+ years in an acute inpatient behavioral health setting preferred.
• Certification as a Peer Specialist

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual counseling sessions using personal experiences in mental health & recovery as inspiration and motivation.
• 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.

Skills

Peer mentoring

Group facilitation

Advocacy

Documentation

Communication

Empathy

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Peer Specialist certification

Job description

Familycare-Health-Centers- in Charleston, WV, is hiring a full-time Peer Specialist to support individuals in recovery from mental health and substance use. You will draw on personal recovery experiences to motivate clients, provide mentoring, lead recovery groups, and connect patients with resources.

You will document interventions within 24 hours, participate in supervision, and collaborate with a care team to enhance treatment outcomes while maintaining a compassionate, patient-centered