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Certified Peer Specialist
Duties:
- Provide support and guidance to individuals with mental health or substance use disorders
- Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to empower individuals in their recovery journey
- Conduct crisis intervention and de-escalation when necessary
- Assist individuals in developing coping skills and strategies for managing mental health symptoms
- Collaborate with mental health professionals to develop and implement treatment plans
- Serve as a mentor and role model for individuals seeking recovery
- Facilitate support groups and educational workshops on various mental health topics
- Advocate for individuals' rights and access to appropriate resources
Qualifications:
- Certification as a Peer Specialist or willingness to obtain certification
- Strong knowledge of mental health counseling principles and techniques
- Experience in crisis management and intervention
- Understanding of behavioral health systems and resources
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to establish rapport and build trusting relationships with individuals in recovery
- Knowledge of addiction counseling principles is a plus
- Bachelor's degree in social work or related field is preferred, but not required
Skills:
- Motivational interviewing
- Crisis intervention
- Mental health counseling
- Systems knowledge (behavioral health systems, resources)
- Social work principles and techniques
- Crisis management
- Mentoring
- Addiction counseling
- Behavioral health knowledge
We offer competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about helping others on their journey to recovery, we encourage you to apply.
Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person