Peer Support Specialist - Columbus, United States - Freedom To Recover Counseling and Treatment Center

Description

Job Summary:
Provides one or more of the following services, depending on training, education, experience, certification, and licensure: case management, therapeutic behavioral services (TBS), psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR), community psychiatric supportive treatment (CPST), peer support and/or related services to clients based on individualized service plans.
Supervised by: Clinical Supervisor or Designee who has the qualifications to supervise the provisions of services within their scope of practice
Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of a qualified supervisor, and consistent with a client's Individual Treatment / Service Plan, provides services that support the client's goals and objectives and improve the overall functioning of the client
• Services may include case management, therapeutic behavioral services, psychosocial rehabilitation, community psychiatric supportive treatment (CPST) services, and linkages to other community resources.
• Depending on credentials, may also provide ongoing assessment of needs, coordination of client Individual Service Plans, case coordination/management, and mental health interventions.
• Documents progress notes clearly and thoroughly in the electronic health record within agency timelines.
• Strives to meet the agency's productivity requirements of the position.
• Collaborates and communicates with other staff members to ensure high-quality treatment and coordination of care.
• Attends and participates actively in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Follows agency policies and procedures, and complies with federal, state, and legal regulations; contractual requirements, and mandated reporting rules.
• Maintains client confidence and confidentiality per agency policy and federal law in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services 42 CFR Part 2 Revised Rule for the treatment of substance use.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

Knowledge and understanding of the following:

• Mental illness and/or substance use disorder treatment, depending on job focus and duties;
• Community behavioral health system, social services systems, the criminal justice system, and other healthcare systems;
• Psychiatric and substance use disorder symptoms and their impact on functioning and behavior; o How to therapeutically engage either with a person with mental illness and/or other behavioral health challenges;
• Crisis response procedures;
• De-escalation techniques and an understanding of how the individual's behavior can impact the behavior of others
• Ability to set and maintain healthy boundaries with clients.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and rapport-building skills.
• Ability to be productive and manage time in the best interest of the clients and agency.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences, and a demonstrated competence in working with persons of color, of various faiths, ethnic, nationality and economic backgrounds, and the LGBTQ+ community.
• Additional competency requirements may be required based on services to be performed, characteristics and needs of the persons to be served, and skills appropriate to the position.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and experience with electronic health records system
• Ability to convey a professional and positive image and attitude regarding the agency.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
• Must either have the qualifications of a QMHS, QMHS-3, Case Manager, or Care Management Specialist; be certified as a Peer Recovery Specialist with OhioMHAS; and/or meet requirements for the provision of CPST services.
• Minimum of one year related experience required.

If providing CPST services, have an understanding of:

• Systems of care including natural support systems, entitlements and benefits, inter- and intra-agency systems of care, crisis response systems and their purpose, and the intent and activities of CPST;
• Characteristics of the population to be served, such as psychiatric symptoms, medications, culture, and age/gender development; and o CPST purpose, intent, and activities (Staff Development plan with education and training provided by the agency.)
• Current training in CPR, First-Aid, and de-escalation techniques (may be provided by the agency)

Physical Requirements:

• Alternating periods of sitting, standing, and moving while meeting the needs of clients
• May travel by car in the community to see clients and see clients in homes or community settings
• Must have a valid current Ohio driver's license and carry current auto insurance compliant with Ohio requirements.

Thanks,

Teresa Lauderdale, MA, BBA, .com mobile)