- Brings the "lived experience" in order to increase individual engagement and complement the service array offered to our
individuals. - Provides Peer Support Individual and Group services for individuals according to an individual's treatment plan goals, completing documentation
- Meet with individuals after open access to answer any follow up questions and educate them about the services they are being referred to.
- Is knowledgeable about all services and programs provided throughout Highland Rivers.
- Provides support during crises.
- Is present with the individual in crisis to assist in de-escalating the crisis and supporting the individual.
- Is active in Treatment Team to bring the perspective of the "lived experience" to the team; advises and educates staff as needed.
- Education - High School Diploma/GED.
- Licensure/Certification - Eligibility to be certified as - CPS, CPS-AD, CARES, WHAM
- Experience - Must self-identify as a person in recovery from a mental health or substance use disorder diagnosis and be a current or eligible peer specialist.
- Education - High School Diploma/GED.
- Licensure/Certification - Active certification as a CPS, CPS-AD, CARES, WHAM in the state of Georgia.
- Experience - At least one (1) - year of human services, social work, and/or clinical experience with addictive diseases population. Self-identifies as a person in recovery from a mental health or substance use disorder diagnosis.
- Bilingual Abilities a plus.
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Early Diversion Peer Specialist - Austell, United States - Highland Rivers Behavioral Health
Description
There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral HealthHighland Rivers Behavioral Health provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities.
JOB SUMMARY : The Early Diversion Peer Specialist models recovery by using lived experience as a tool for the service intervention within the scope of their knowledge, skills, and education. The Early Diversion Peer Specialist provides program participants with peer support services in individual and group settings, serves as liaison between program and referred individuals to ensure appropriate access to services, and promotes a culture of recovery within the organization. The Early Diversion program works with individuals who are justice involved to find resources and skills needed to avoid becoming entangled in the legal system. Peer Specialists successfully carry out daily tasks including facilitation and documentation of group sessions, individual peer support sessions, completion of WRAP plans, crisis intervention, resource development and linkage, and evaluation of participants' progress, through acquired knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Are you ready to make a Difference?
Highland Rivers is seeking a Peer Specialist to work with the Early Diversion Program in Cobb County.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
