Peer Support Specialist-act - Claremont, United States - West Central Behavioral Hea
Description
West Central Behavioral Health is looking to hire someone prepared to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of others? Do you want to share your life experiences with mental health and/or addiction to aid others in their recovery? If so, we want you to join our professional and dedicated team of clinicians.
The Peer Support Specialist uses his/her experience of recovery from mental health and/or addiction, plus skills learned in formal training to deliver services in mental health settings to provide mind-body recovery and resiliency.
The Peer Support Specialist works as part of an interdisciplinary team for clients who require community-based services and assists individuals with engaging in services and supports as part of the recovery plan.
Responsibilities:
The Peer Support Specialists works with clients to:
be community based
talk about different systems and what treatment worked for them
transport to different places within the community
utilize specific interventions designed to support and meet recovery goals.
- High School Diplomas or GED
- Life experience that increases awareness of the needs of adults with serious mental health illness
- Have working knowledge of issues faced by those who experience serious mental illness
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Develop effective working relationships
- Ability to lift, push and/or pull 10 lbs.
Other:
- Ability to travel in connection with the job duties assigned
- Have and maintain a valid state driver's license
- Have reliable transportation
West Central provides a generous benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, life insurance, short
- and long-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, local discounts, paid holidays and paid time off
Ask us about creative work schedules, full-time/part-time, geographic options, different shifts, job-sharing, even cross-functional work to keep things interesting
We are committed to continuous improvement of our employees. We provide ongoing education through e-Learning, in-service programs presented by internal staff and external presenters. CEUs are available for most in-service programs.
Loan Repayment Program**:
As a nonprofit organization providing services to underserved populations, you may be eligible to participate in the following loan assistance programs:
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Agency Student Loan Assistance Program eligible up to $10,000 over 3 years
For over forty years, West Central Behavioral Health, a community mental health organization, has dedicated itself to_"...promote, preserve and strengthen the mental health and quality of life in our community." _To accomplish this, West Central has assembled a team of talented professionals.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Veteran
- and Recovery-Friendly Workplace
More jobs from West Central Behavioral Hea
-
Remote Mental Health Counselors, Full time and Part time
Lebanon, NH, United States - 3 weeks ago
-
Health Mentor
Lebanon, United States - 1 week ago
-
Office Manager
Lebanon, United States - 2 weeks ago
-
Residential Specialist
Newport, United States - 2 weeks ago
-
Mental Health Counselor
Claremont, NH, United States - 2 weeks ago
-
Community Support Specialist
Claremont, United States - 2 weeks ago