1353 peer support specialist jobs found

Job Description RISE Housing and Support Services has an opportunity for an empathetic, dedicated, and compassionate individual to provide peer support to our residents of Dominic Hollow. A successful candidate will be able to assist residents in cultivating the skills they need to build self-confidence and gain independence. This individual must have the ability utilize their lived experience to appropriately respond to the needs of sensitive populations, such as those recovering from mental health, substance use, and/or homelessness. RISE offers a Peer Support Specialist: * A rate of $19.00 per hour * A generous time off package: In your 1st year, earn up to 2 weeks of vacation, enjoy up to 9 paid holidays, 3 weeks of combined sick and personal time, and a day off for your birthday * Medical, Dental, Vision, and many other benefits * An opportunity to start a new career in a growing organization that likes to promote from within * A supportive team and the independence to own...

Job Description Certified Peer Support Specialist ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: ➢ Supports clinicians in community-based locations and mobile intervention services. ➢ Demonstrates the ability to support the individual and his/her family in non-clinical tasks. ➢ Aids in providing telephonic consumer support. ➢ Documents for services in a manner that complies with all applicable rules/regulations. ➢ Provides support to individuals served and families. ➢ Educates individuals served and families about the assessment/intervention process. ➢ Acts as liaison between clinician and individuals served /families by updating individuals served and families during the assessment/intervention process. ➢ Shares and models the recovery-oriented philosophy, including education around coping skills. PREPARATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES ➢ Must be a Certified Peer Specialist ➢ High School Diploma/GED required ➢ Knowledge and application of the Recovery Oriented model, specific to those experiencing...

Job Description Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon (MHAAO) M110 Behavioral Health Resource Network (BHRN) PSS/PWS/CRM Job Description Pay Range: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) Hours and Shifts TBD Benefits: This is a benefited position as outlined in the MHAAO Employee Handbook TITLE: Peer Support Specialist/Certified Recovery Mentor REPORTS TO: M110 BHRN Peer Program Manager DEPARTMENT: Direct Peer Delivered Service Department **WASHINGTON COUTNY** Persons of color, LGBTQIA+ and members of all other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. JOB BACKGROUND & SUMMARY: In November 2020, Oregon voters passed Measure 110, the Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Act of 2020 (hereinafter referred to as "Measure 110" or the "Act"), which became effective on December 4, 2020, to better serve people actively using substances or diagnosed with a substance use disorder. The goal of M110 is to establish a more equitable and...

Job Description Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center Job Description TITLE OF POSITION: Peer Support Specialist QUALIFICATIONS: The Certified Peer Support Specialist (substance use disorder) must meet the defined Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services Behavioral Health requirements for substance use disorder, be employed by a licensed or certified Substance Use Disorder provider; meet age, training, and supervision requirements, and self-identify as active in stable recovery from alcohol and/or illicit substance use for at least one year. If employed in the same agency in which the individual received services, the Certified Peer Mentor must have completed services at that agency for a minimum of six months. Must pass KBI, DCF child & adult abuse registry, motor vehicle screen, and background checks. Must have reliable and insured transportation. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: * Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills. *...

Job Description Job Summary: To provide peer support services as part of a multi-disciplinary team to persons with mental illness and /or substance abuse problems. Service provision will focus on working with clients to enhance their recovery. Service is provided to individuals or groups. Specific Duties: * To provide individual, ongoing guidance, coaching, and support. * To provide training in the use of personal and community resources. * Assist the client in developing formal and informal community support. * Assist the client in increasing the social support networks of relatives or other support systems. * To offer encouragement in times of crisis. * To advocate on behalf of clients with behavioral health problems to protect the client's recovery plan. Case conferences and individual and Group Supervision. * To attend Agency staff meetings. * To observe all rules of confidentiality relating to clinical information and treatment both internally and dealing with external...

Job Description Summary Promotes a recovery based approach to member care that emphasizes hope, respect, self-direction and empowerment by providing peer support, personal assistance, education on community resources, supportive services, advocacy and other support primarily in-home and/or in the community to aid in members recovery from mental illness and/or addiction disorders . Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Under direct supervision, provides supportive assistance to, and the modeling of self-advocacy with the member to help him/her research and access needed and desired community resources. * Works cooperatively with others to assure the smooth and seamless delivery of comprehensive services to members. * Assist members in choosing, obtaining and keeping wellness and healthy lifestyle related goals. * Use a variety of methods, tailored to the individual, to move through the process of setting and reaching health and wellness related goals. * Compile and share wellness...

Job Description Peer Support Specialist Naviant Counseling Services "On The Journey Together" If you're a Certified Peer Support Specialist eager to join a team of incredible peers passionate about sharing their story, keep reading! As a Certified Peer Support Specialist on our NCS team, you will provide your assigned caseload individualized, strengths focused, community-based services for the purpose of promoting the development of wellness, self-management, personal recovery, natural supports, coping skills, and self-advocacy skills. You will guide them in the development of independent living skills for housing, employment, and full community inclusion. We empower our Peer Support Specialists to utilize their personal experiences with mental health and/or substance to connect, teach, model, and support the development of skills for ongoing treatment and recovery. Join a supportive team who values personal & professional growth and development! Schedule Part-time, flexible...

Job Description Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon (MHAAO) EVOLVE- Clackamas County Mobile Crisis Response team PSS/PWS/CRM Job Description PAY RANGE: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) including weekends BENEFITS: This is a benefited position as outlined in the MHAAO Employee Handbook TITLE: PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST/CERTIFIED RECOVERY MENTOR REPORTS TO: EVOLVE Peer Delivered Services Program Manager DEPARTMENT: EVOLVE Peer Delivered Services - Clackamas Mobile Crisis Response Team Persons of color, LGBTQIA+ and members of all other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. JOB SUMMARY: Peer Support Specialist must have experience specific with mental health, addictions, and navigation of treatment and support resources. Peers shall provide Peer Support Services to Clackamas County community members, including adults, children, and families who are experiencing or supporting individuals who are experiencing symptoms of...

Job Description This position includes a $2,000 hiring bonus and relocation reimbursement up to $2,000. We have openings for full or part time Peer Support Specialists at our Recovery Center in Seward, AK. Our Peer Support Specialists provide mentoring, encouragement and advocacy to adults who are in recovery from substance issues. They provide support to clients to take an active role in the development and implementation of their own treatment goals. Our Peers may work in the office, community or at client residences, and provide in-person services. Personal life experience with recovery from substance use is required. Experience working with adults or youth with mental illness or addictions and knowledge of recovery process is preferable. Previous clients of behavioral health services are encouraged to apply. An educational level of a High School Diploma, a valid driver's license and reliable daily transportation is required. Flexibility, dependability, strong written and...

Job Description Life Continues Recovery provides peer support services to people in recovery at a homeless shelter sober living facility. We provide one-on-one coaching sessions and multiple group settings per week. We need certified peer support specialists for this position. Flexible schedule. Company Description Life Continues Recovery puts our clients and coaches into the position to success. We take creative approaches to helping our clients achieve and maintain recovery. Company Description Life Continues Recovery puts our clients and coaches into the position to success. We take creative approaches to helping our clients achieve and maintain recovery.

Job Description GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION At The Mind-Body Collaborative, Inc., all members of the care team are critical to client care. PACT (Program for Assertive Community Treatment) is, by nature, a flexible and adaptable model. Thus, staff need to have those qualities and enjoy working interdependently. All team members are ambassadors for The Mind-Body Collaborative, Inc., so kindness, empathy, and a dash of humor are all vital ingredients. The candidate needs to provide support to clients working with the clinical operations team, provide effective communication, stay on top of notes and organization, and ensure all safety standards are met and maintained. The Peer Recovery job description is as follows: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES The Peer Recovery Specialist will work directly with clients or, in some instances, families (not both simultaneously). The ideal candidate has a history of participation in and development of mutual support recovery meetings and working knowledge...

Job Description Position Summary: Under general supervision, the Recovery Support Services (RSS) Recovery Coach is responsible to the RSS Director. The RSS Recovery Coach must provide tracking data for sustainability of quality case management services. Responsible for ensuring services to help participants address economic, childcare, employment, education, health, housing, transportation, life skills, parenting, recovery, federal, state and local assistance, vocational assistance, GED referrals and family needs, in addition to identified substance use and mental health issues. Seeking someone with Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS) Medicaid or PSS Certification with TCBAP. Bilingual in Spanish. Only seeking serious inquiries please. Non-smoking facility Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Provides mentoring/individualized transition and recovery support assistance. • Conducts face-to-face contact to discuss recovery...

Job Description ​​​​​The Peer Specialist has experience as a recipient of mental health services and is willing to use and share their personal, practical experience, knowledge, and first-hand insight to benefit the team and its clients. They function as a fully integrated team member to provide expertise about the recovery process, symptom management, and the persistence required by clients to have a satisfying life. They attend daily reports, participate fully in the assessment process, and collaborate to promote a team culture that recognizes, understands, and respects each client's point of view, experiences, and preferences. They are responsible to maximize client choice, self-determination and decision-making in the planning, delivery and evaluation of treatment, rehabilitation and support services. They provide peer counseling and consultation to individual clients, families, and team staff; act as a liaison with community resources; carry out rehabilitation and support...

Job Description Peer Support Services (PSS) are an evidenced-based mental health model of care that provides community-based recovery services directly to an adult diagnosed with a mental health or substance use disorder. PSS provides structured, scheduled services that promote recovery, self-determination, self-advocacy, engagement in self-care and wellness and enhancement of community living skills of individuals. PSS services are directly provided by Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS) who have self-identified as a person(s) in recovery from a mental health or substance use disorder. Peer Support Services (PSS) are provided one-on-one to the individual or in a group setting. Providing one-on-one support builds on the relationship of mutuality between the individual and CPSS; supports the individual in accomplishing self-identified goals; and may further support the individual's engagement in treatment. PSS are based on the belief that individuals diagnosed with serious...

Job Description A Divine Time, LLC is a mental health agency offering outpatient behavioral health services, case management services, and community-based services. We are looking for full-time/part-time Certified Peer Support Specialists in the area of Charlotte, Gastonia, North Carolina to provide support services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness in the different stages of recovery. Job Responsibilities: · Works with clients providing hope, encouragement, support, and self determination. · Provide on-going supportive and/or case management functions in accordance with the problems, needs, and the strategies identified within the service plan in order to help the clients to achieve the stated goals and objectives. · Supporting/assisting consumers in daily decision making and resolution of minor problems. · Assisting clients by finding resources, advising the consumer of processes, and encouraging follow through with proposed resolutions, locating social...

Job Description ETANO Center is currently seeking a Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) or Peer Support Specialist (PSS) to join our multi-disciplinary team in a comprehensive medication-assisted treatment program. We are seeking someone looking for part time and PRN hours. We are a recovery-based organization committed to quality care for persons with Opioid Use Disorder. Scheduled work hours for this position will be generally 4:40 AM to 10: 30 AM weekdays. Hours may vary based on clinic needs, every other weekend and holiday rotation are required. SUMMARY A Peer Support Specialist is someone with lived experience with a substance use disorder and who is currently living in recovery. They have been successful in their own recovery and have firsthand understanding of their healing process. The PSS will support, assist, and guide clients towards their recovery goals. The PSS will offer support through strengths-based focus by being non-judgmental, respectful, empathetic, and...

Job Description Position Summary: Under general supervision, the Caring for Two (CFT) Recovery Coach is responsible to the Outreach and Care Coordinator/PPI Supervisor. The Recovery Coach/Peer Support Specialist provides outreach, education, peer support, and care coordination/navigation services for pregnant and postpartum women (with a child up to 18 months of age) who have a past history of substance use or who are at risk of future use and their families. The CFT RC is responsible for engaging participants and ensuring services that support participants' ability to enter into and sustain longer term recovery and wellness. RC assists participants to identify and meet recovery and wellness goals, identify and cultivate strengths and supports, overcome barriers and improve recovery capital in the areas of health, home, community and purpose including: recovery from substance use, physical and mental health, economic stability, employment, education and vocational goals, housing,...

Job Description Self-identified mental health consumer. High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Ability to work with diverse populations. Willingness to complete State of Maine Certified Intentional Peer Support training or have CIPSS certification. Willingness to actively participate in agency sponsored trainings related to this position. Excellent communication skills and ability to engage meaningfully with program participants. Excellent record of attendance and punctuality. Ability to engage in strengths-based interactions and maintain respect for all program participants. Ability to perform productively and responsibly in situations with minimal supervision. Ability to move towards positive goals and outcomes. Understanding of and belief in the peer support model. Must have valid drivers' license and reliable personal vehicle. May not have received services from NOE for two years prior to beginning work. * Engages program participants through direct contact and support *...

Job Description Summar y In conjunction with the members adult recovery teams, site staff and Utilization Management staff, coordinates members hospital stays and discharge planning. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The position is responsible, but not exclusive, for the following: * Initiates discharge plans for new and recent admissions. * Provides all appropriate Notices of Action/ Notice of Decision documentation (when applicable). * Responsible for all documentation necessary to complete an intake on Members newly enrolled and the Members currently existing with CODAC. This all includes: the Consent for Care and Treatment, Primary Care Physician Coordination forms and any Release of information forms, the entire CORE Assessment, ISP, Crisis Plan, Review of Progress, Legal and Substance abuse history, etc. * Proactive discharge assessment by assessing the specific post discharge bio-psychosocial and medical needs of the Member prior to discharge. This process shall...

Job Description All Shifts Available- Full time, Part Time and PRN. Shift differential may apply BENEFITS: Medical/Dental/Vision, Free Telehealth and EAP (FT only), Retirement (403B) w/ employer match, Life Insurance, Short & Long term Disability and more. ACTS is a private, nonprofit organization that has been serving the community for over 40 years providing an array of behavioral health services. Join our team if you would like to make a difference and enhance the lives of the people suffering from addiction, mental illness and/or chronic homelessness. Characteristics of Position: Provides support to persons served by guiding and encouraging their participation in daily treatment related activities aimed at improving their life situations. Pre-requisite Requirements : * High School or GED * Valid FL Driver License * Ability to participate in crisis intervention and CPR/First Aid training and apply learned techniques, as needed. * Must be able to pass Level II Criminal...