What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Peer Support Specialist position at REGION IV MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES?
High School Diploma or GED. Must be in recovery from a mental illness and/or substance use.
The following responsibilities are unique to the Peer Specialist position:
*Uses experiences with personal recovery in assisting and supporting team clients
*Helps clients aspire to roles which emphasize their strengths by
*Sharing first-hand experiences in their own recovery journey
*Offering hope and reassurance
*Provides peer interventions to clients regarding, but not limited to, symptoms of mental illness, coping skills, medications/side effects, and relapse prevention, and resource connection including engaging clients through outreach and support and assisting clients in developing self-directed care/advance directive plans
*Completes all documentation in Electronic Health Record
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15,300.29 - $20,800.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15,300 - $20,800