Peer Recovery Coach - Newton, United States - State of Georgia

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Peer Recovery Coach - Detox - Covington, GA.

Georgia - Newton - Covington )

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View Point Health

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4 days ago Post Date

View Point Health is a community behavioral health center utilizing a team of psychiatrists, nurses, licensed counselors and social workers, and other professionals to provide services to individuals who need treatment and support to cope with mental illness, substance abuse, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. View Point Health serves uninsured, underinsured, low-income Medicaid, Medicare, war veterans and some private insurance across multiple locations with a full continuum of behavioral health services and support. The services provided by View Point Health contribute to the reduction in homelessness, reduction in crime and subsequent incarcerations, higher graduation rates, lower dropout rates, decreased ER visits and decreased inpatient admissions.

Peer Recovery Coach will work collaboratively with individuals served, co-workers and the community to promote long-term recovery goals that empower individuals to overcome challenges regarding their substance use and create and meet their own recovery goals. We provide person-centered care and assist with implementing our unit programming based on evidenced-based practices for substance use detox, brief treatment, and early recovery support. The position requires flexibility in job tasks and scheduling to accommodate needs of the facility to include some weekend and evening coverage. This facility requires alternating holiday coverage between all staff.

Under direct supervision, assists with daily living activities at the person's home, in a daytime non-residential facility or a residential facility. Provides training of basic personal and social skills, simple academics, or work skills to consumers/students in a state school, hospital, juvenile detention facility, residence, group home, workshop, or supported employment environment.

TO APPLY PLEASE USE THE LINK PROVIDED BELOW

Applicants who do not apply using the link above will NOT be considered.

For a listing of all View Point Health career opportunities, please visit our website:

High school diploma or GED AND any combination of training and experience, which would have enabled the applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities. Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license.

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• Requisition ID: SOC0DGY
• Number of Openings: 1
• Shift: Day Job
• Posting End Date: May 31, 2024