- Promoting self-determination, recovery, self-advocacy, and self-direction; assisting individuals in identifying strengths; wellness goals; setting objectives, and identifying barriers;
- Attending treatment team meetings with the individual to promote the individual's use of self-directed advocacy tools; assisting the individual in goal planning, assisting the individual in learning how to ask for appropriate services in the community;
- Assisting individuals in obtaining information about their benefits (SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, etc.).
- Engaging individuals in outpatient programs and services to encourage recovery;
- Modeling self-advocacy skills;
- Teaching wellness management strategies and helping individuals develop their own self-management plans/tools to use in their personal lives; using manualized strategies such as IMR/WMR, WRAP, and others;
- Connecting to support groups in the community to learn from other peers, to promote hope, to problem-solve through work situations, and to decrease social isolation;
- Providing education to other staff to increase their understanding of self-advocacy and peer support roles, and to promote a culture in which an individuals points of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected, and integrated into service delivery;
- Providing resources and teaching transportation skills (teaching bus routes, etc.);
- Sharing his or her own personal story to model how to choose, obtain, and maintain stability;
- Supporting individuals in making informed decisions about treatment, housing, benefits, and building community connections;
- Supporting the individuals in developing crisis plans and safety plans;
- Building social skills in the community that will enhance recovery;
- Assisting in overcoming barriers to recovery and addressing challenges;
- Assisting in obtaining the proper documentation necessary for benefits, employment, and housing;
- Assisting the individual in completing paperwork;
- Exploring aspirations with the individual;
- Leading recovery support groups and NA/AA meetings with the job seeker if appropriate
- Seeks supervision and consultation as needed
- Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
- Maintains confidential files containing required information
- Maintains documentation for those individuals receiving services
- Provides timely documentation that meets requirements of various funding sources including, Medicaid, and others.
- Treats consumers with care, dignity, and compassion
- Respects consumers privacy and confidentiality
- Is pleasant and cooperative with others
- Assists consumers and visitors as needed
- Personal values dont inhibit ability to relate and care for others
- Is sensitive to the consumers needs, expectations and individual differences
- Is gentle and calm with consumers and families
- Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities.
- Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required.
- Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner.
- Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures.
- Attends to required in-service training and other workshops.
- Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in the adult population
- Knowledge of cultural diversity
- Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and interventions common to acute psychotic consumers; as well as, to non-violent crisis intervention practices
- Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation principles
- Knowledge of available community employment resources
- Knowledge of educational methods appropriate to adults with psychiatric disorders
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Family Peer Specialist
1 week ago
AltaPointe Health Systems Mobile, United StatesParticipates in one-on-one meetings or treatment team meetings to discuss ideas, difficulties, suggestions, and expectations. Provides social interaction, both individually and as a group, to help participant's families develop insight into mental il Specialist, Peer, Outpatient, ...
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Youth Peer Specialist
3 weeks ago
AltaPointe Health Systems Mobile, United StatesChildren's Outpatient Services provides treatment for children and adolescents and their families and is intended to improve and maintain a child's or an adolescent's stability in the community. Treatment focuses on problem resolution, symptom reduction, stabilization and/or prev ...
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Peer Specialist, Part Time
1 week ago
AltaPointe Health Systems Mobile, United States Part timePrimary Job Function and Responsibilities:Promoting self-determination, recovery, self-advocacy, and self-direction; assisting individuals in identifying strengths; wellness goals; setting objectives, and identifying barriers;Attending treatment team Specialist, Part Time, Peer, ...
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Peer Specialist, Part Time
3 weeks ago
AltaPointe Health Systems Mobile, United States Part timeThe Behavioral Health Crisis Center is strategically placed in Mobile County with easy access for the area with the highest need and the most frequent use, the midtown/downtown area of Mobile. This Crisis Center operates a 24/7/365 with a full complement of staff to provide crisi ...
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Family Peer Specialist, Part Time
3 weeks ago
AltaPointe Health Systems Mobile, United States Part timeOverview · Children's Outpatient Services provides treatment for children and adolescents and their families and is intended to improve and maintain a child's or an adolescent's stability in the community. Treatment focuses on problem resolution, symptom reduction, stabilization ...
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Youth Peer Specialist
2 weeks ago
AltaPointe Health Mobile, Alabama, United States PermanentOverview: · Children's Outpatient Services provides treatment for children and adolescents and their families and is intended to improve and maintain a child's or an adolescent's stability in the community. Treatment focuses on problem resolution, symptom reduction, stabilization ...
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Family Peer Specialist, Part Time
1 week ago
AltaPointe Health Systems Mobile, United States Part timeParticipates in one-on-one meetings or treatment team meetings to discuss ideas, difficulties, suggestions, and expectations. Provides social interaction, both individually and as a group, to help participant's families develop insight into mental il Specialist, Peer, Outpatient, ...
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Family Peer Specialist, Part Time
3 weeks ago
AltaPointe Health Systems Mobile, United States Part timeChildren's Outpatient Services provides treatment for children and adolescents and their families and is intended to improve and maintain a child's or an adolescent's stability in the community. Treatment focuses on problem resolution, symptom reduction, stabilization and/or prev ...
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Family Peer Specialist, Part Time
1 week ago
Altapointe Health Mobile, United States Part timeOverview: · Children's Outpatient Services provides treatment for children and adolescents and their families and is intended to improve and maintain a childs or an adolescents stability in the community. Treatment focuses on problem resolution, symptom reduction, stabilization ...
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PATH Certified Peer Specialist, Part Time
3 weeks ago
AltaPointe Health Systems Mobile, United States Part timeAdult Outpatient Programs provide the least restrictive level of care where adults may receive clinical interventions aimed at decreasing existing signs and symptoms. Outpatient treatment focuses on recovery, problem resolution, symptom reduction, stabilization and/or prevention ...
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Peer Specialist, Part Time
3 weeks ago
AltaPointe Health Mobile, United States Part timeOverview: · The Behavioral Health Crisis Center is strategically placed in Mobile County with easy access for the area with the highest need and the most frequent use, the midtown/downtown area of Mobile. This Crisis Center operates a 24/7/365 with a full complement of staff to ...
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Family Peer Specialist, Part Time
2 weeks ago
AltaPointe Health Mobile, Alabama, United States PermanentOverview: · Children's Outpatient Services provides treatment for children and adolescents and their families and is intended to improve and maintain a child's or an adolescent's stability in the community. Treatment focuses on problem resolution, symptom reduction, stabilization ...
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Peer Specialist, Bay Minette
1 week ago
AltaPointe Health Systems Bay Minette, United StatesPrimary Job Function and Responsibilities:Promoting self-determination, recovery, self-advocacy, and self-direction; assisting individuals in identifying strengths; wellness goals; setting objectives, and identifying barriers;Attending treatment team Specialist, Peer, Mental Heal ...
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Peer Specialist, Bay Minette
1 week ago
AltaPointe Health Bay Minette, United StatesResponsibilities: · Primary Job Function and Responsibilities: · Promoting self-determination, recovery, self-advocacy, and self-direction; assisting individuals in identifying strengths; wellness goals; setting objectives, and identifying barriers; · Attending treatment team ...
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LPN, PM
2 days ago
AltaPointe Health Systems Mobile, United States Full timeOverview · $8,000 sign-on bonus (LPN) offered. Details of terms and eligibility will be discussed in the interview. · The Behavioral Health Crisis Center is strategically placed in Mobile County with easy access for the area with the highest need and the most frequent use, the ...
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Supported Employment Specialist
1 week ago
AltaPointe Health Systems Mobile, United StatesThe IPS Supported Employment Certified Peer Specialists are responsible for supporting consumers in their goals of obtaining employment by attending meetings with consumers, promoting self-determination and recovery, and modeling self-advocacy skills Specialist, Support, Peer, Me ...
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Supported Employment Specialist
1 week ago
AltaPointe Health Mobile, United StatesOverview: · The Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Certified Peer Specialist serves as an ambassador for the evidence-based practice of IPS Supported Employment and provides employment support to IPS program participants. The IPS Certified Peer Specialist offers encouragemen ...
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Licensed Insurance Customer Service Specialist
3 weeks ago
Allstate Insurance Agency - Travis Everette Mobile, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionBenefits:Supplemental Coverage Package Available · Competitive Hourly Pay · Bonus based on performance · Paid time off · Training & development · Wellness resources · Flexible schedule · Opportunity for advancement · Parental leave · As an Insuran ...
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Allstate Insurance Agency - Travis Everette Mobile, United StatesBenefits: · Supplemental Coverage Package Available · Competitive Hourly Pay · Bonus based on performance · Paid time off · Training & development · Wellness resources · Flexible schedule · Opportunity for advancement · Parental leave · As an Insurance Customer Service Specialist ...
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Director of Community Outreach
1 day ago
HFI Mobile, United StatesPOSITION SUMMARY: · The Director of Community Outreach conducts proactive street outreach to the homeless. He/She provides interventional outreach in response to reports from concerned citizens, partner agencies, law enforcement, etc. He/she collaborates outreach activities with ...
Veteran Peer Specialist - Mobile, United States - AltaPointe Health
Description
Responsibilities:
Primary Job Function and Responsibilities:
Supervision and Consultation:
Record Keeping:
Courteous and respectful towards consumers, visitors and co-workers:
Administrative and Other Related Duties as Assigned:
High School diploma or equivalent and Peer Specialist Certification through State of Alabama Department of Mental Health. Must be a veteran. Experience providing employment services, and knowledge of the work world are preferred. Ability to work as an effective team player is essential.
Must be 23 years of age, maintain a valid Alabama driver license and an acceptable driving record, and have proof of current liability insurance.
Knowledge in adult specialties, outlined below, to be attained within six (6) months of employment:
