Recovery & Wellness Peer Specialist

Ozark Center; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Freeman Health System in Missouri is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to provide supportive rehabilitation and recovery services to individuals learning to manage mental illness and substance use recovery. The Ozark Center is a key regional provider of behavioral health services within the Freeman Health System.

You will train and coach clients in social and daily living skills, accompany them to appointments, help access public services, and support the creation of Wellness and Recovery

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing emotional support and guide, teach and coach skills for managing mental health issues.
• Train, coach and support individuals in learning social and daily living skills.
• Accompany to appointments to provide support, advocacy and encouragement in discussing issues with doctors and therapists.
• Provide community living skills coaching and teaching to develop independence and self-sufficiency.
• Assist individuals in accessing public services to include financial, housing, emergency service needs, food, shelter and clothing resources.
• Assist in accessing support groups in the community.
• Assist in developing Wellness and Recovery Plans with clients.
• Assist in learning Illness Management and Recovery skills to become familiar with signs and symptoms of mental illness.
• Teach stress reduction exercises.

Job description

Freeman Health System in Missouri is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to provide supportive rehabilitation and recovery services to individuals learning to manage mental illness and substance use recovery. The Ozark Center is a key regional provider of behavioral health services within the Freeman Health System.

You will train and coach clients in social and daily living skills, accompany them to appointments, help access public services, and support the creation of Wellness and Recovery