- Provides peer support services in individual and group settings, as outlined in DBHDD Provider Manual. Documents in accordance with agency guidelines to monitor individuals' progress toward their individualized recovery plans.
- Serves as liaison between program and referred individuals to promote appropriate access to services and increase retention, in accordance with program capacity requirements.
- Assists with coordinating entry to program, including initial screening processes, weekly phone contacts, and orienting individuals to program upon admission.
- Facilitates group training sessions including but not limited to peer support, psycho-education, didactic, and skills groups. Completes daily documentation of group sessions in EMR system, using BIRP format, in accordance with agency same day documentation policy.
- Assists in providing interim services by phone to individuals identified as priority status when residential placement is not available.
- Provides structured activities that promote socialization, recovery, wellness, self-advocacy, development of natural supports, and maintenance of community living skills.
- Attends and participates in case staffing and treatment team meetings as directed by direct supervisor.
- Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team in reviewing cases and developing individualized recovery plans, including referrals to case management, advocacy groups, skills training groups, social rehabilitation and treatment providers.
- Provides consultation to referral sources, community stakeholders, and members of individuals' support system to help support individuals in their recovery process.
- Works cooperatively with the legal system to ensure coordination of services including court appearances when appropriate.
- Intervenes and manages acute crisis situations as needed.
- Completes in person and online training to encourage professional development and meet agency, accreditation and regulatory standards, as scheduled.
- Other responsibilities and tasks as assigned.
- Education - High School Diploma/GED.
- Licensure/Certification - Eligibility to be certified as Certified Peer Specialist
- Experience - Must self-identify as a person in recovery from a mental health or substance use and be a current or eligible peer specialist. Willingness to work with individuals in a variety of settings, including but not limited to, community, in-home, in-office.
- Other - Criminal background check clearance, official academic transcripts, valid driver's license/ID, drug screen, TB test, eligible 7yr MVR
- United States Military Veteran
- Licensure/Certification - Active certification as a CPS, CPS-MH, CPS-AD, in the state of Georgia.
- Experience - At least one (1) - year of human services, social work, and/or clinical experience with veteran, mental health, homeless, addictive diseases populations. Self-identifies as a person in recovery from a mental health or substance use.
- Bilingual abilities a plus
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Peer Specialist - Marietta, United States - Highland Rivers Behavioral Health
Description
There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral HealthHighland Rivers provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness; substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities.
JOB SUMMARY : The Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) is an active member of the team and provides peer support services to individuals with serious mental illnesses. CPS is responsible for the implementation of peer support services, which are Medicaid reimbursable under Georgia's Rehab Option.
Are you ready to make a Difference?
Highland Rivers is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to work with the Veteran Response Team
Duties and Responsibilities include:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
