PEER SPECIALIST: Mental Health/Crisis (Part OR Full-Time) [#...

FLEXIBLE PEER SPECIALIST OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT LIFE-CHANGING MENTAL HEALTH!

~ SIGN-ON BONUS & FULL OR PART-TIME! ~

~ NO NIGHTS OR WEEKENDS!~

Welcome to David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC), where we provide life-saving and life-changing behavioral health care through the help of the industry's most skilled professionals.

Headquartered in Naples, Florida, DLC is a respected leader in the behavioral health field, providing comprehensive and innovative mental health and substance use treatment services.

Celebrating over 50 years of service to the region, DLC is a not-for-profit organization, overseen by a volunteer board of community leaders, and is accredited by The Joint Commission.

Serving adults, children and families, DLC provided more than 300,000 prevention, intervention and treatment services in the last year.

Full Or Part-Time Peer Specialist: Mental Health/Crisis Units [Position # 1028]

The DLC Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) and Children's Crisis Stabilization Unit (CCSU) provide high-impact, transformative and imperative care to those who might not otherwise have access to mental health rehabilitation resources.

POSITION DETAILS:

- Providing 1-to-1 mental health support within the CSU and CCSU, as well as in the community.

- Directly assisting Peers as they receive care in units, work on treatment/discharge plans and begin to explore re-entry into daily life.

- Working directly with Providers, Nurses, Clinicians, Behavioral Health Technicians and Support Staff in Acute Care.

- Reviewing cases, issues and questions promptly with Supervisor.

- Documenting Peer progress and other required details in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.

- Maintaining appropriate boundaries with Peers and assuring confidentiality.

- Attending all supervision, hearing and treatment planning meetings.

- Supporting Peers to make personal choices that both drive and define their mental health wellness.

- Focusing on each Peer as an individual and not their diagnosis.

- Responding appropriately to risk indicators to ensure the safety and welfare of all Peers.

- Exploring all available DLC services and community resources as well as linking Peers with those that are appropriate for their total wellness.

- Networking with other agencies to ensure complete Peer support.

- Behaving ethically, communicating efficiently, making decisions smoothly and demonstrating flexibility in daily accomplishments with Peers.

- Other duties as required by Supervisor.

TO JOIN OUR ELITE PEER & CSU TEAMS:

- High School Diploma/GED = Required

- Mental Health Peer Specialist Certification = Preferred NOT Required

- Personally lived experience with Mental Health recovery = Required

- Bilingual = Preferred

- Professional experience working in mental health/behavioral health/residential/inpatient/substance use disorders = Required

- Current State of Florida Driver's License with clean record = Required

- Demonstrated abilities in the proper management of time, communication and information = Required

- Natural ability to work well with a diverse group of clients, coworkers and community partners = Required

- Microsoft Office 365 (Including Teams/Video Conferencing) Electronic Medical Record = Strongly Preferred

- Staying compliant on all trainings and immunizations = Required

- Ability to pass a Level II DCF Mental Health Fingerprinting, Drug Screen and Local Criminal Check = Required

LOGISTICS & COMPENSATION:

~ SIGN-ON BONUS & FULL OR PART-TIME! ~

~ NO NIGHTS OR WEEKENDS!~

- Hourly/Non-Exempt Position

- PART-TIME (# of hours and schedule TBD/Flexible)

~ Benefits include prorated PTO and *** below

- FULL-TIME (Monday-Friday, target standard hours w/ some flex needed)

~ Exciting 401(k) w/ Employer Match

~ Employer Paid Life/AD&D

~ Generous PTO & Paid Holidays

~ Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

~ Diverse discounts with local businesses***

~ DLC-sponsored Health & Wellness Initiatives Including EAP***

~ Comprehensive Loan Forgiveness & Tuition Reimbursement Programs***

ADDITIONAL REWARDS:

DLC is a symbol of hope for children, adolescents, adults and the elderly residing in Southwest Florida who struggle with mental health and substance use challenges.

Through DLC's work, lives are saved, families are kept together, children succeed, homelessness is reduced, quality of life is returned, and dignity is restored to those in need.

Together we can inspire and create an environment that empowers people towards transformative wellness to achieve what is possible!

If you are interested in making a commitment to providing exceptionally compassionate care and making a powerful difference in the lives of our Clients and their families, you may also apply directly (REQUIRED & FASTER RESPONSE TIME!) via https://davidlawrencecenter.e3applicants.com/careers/SIGNON-BONUS-Full-Or-PartTime-Peer-Specialist-Mental-HealthCrisis-Units-Position--1028-1487

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
We 100% follow FL DOH Guidelines!

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Naples, FL 34116: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Ability to pass Level II DCF/AHCA Fingerprinting, Drug Screen and Local Background Check Including Employment References

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Substance Use/Behavioral Health/Mental Health: 1 year (Required)
• Direct Client Service: 1 year (Required)
• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Personally-Lived Mental Health Recovery: 2 years (Required)
• Residential/Crisis/Inpatient: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Peer Specialist Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location