Behavioral Health Certified Peer Support Professional (QP)

RHA Health Services, LLC • Marion, NC

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About The Position

RHA Health Services is hiring a Behavioral Health Certified Peer Support Professional (QP) to provide highly individualized community-based services to people with mental health or substance use challenges. The role promotes self-determination and decision-making, supports recovery and community participation, and may advocate on behalf of the people supported. The professional provides expertise and consultation to the interdisciplinary team so that each individual’s perspective and preferences are recognized, respected, and integrated into treatment, rehabilitation, and community self-help activities. Interventions are strength-based and aim to promote recovery, reduce symptoms, build coping skills, and support the highest possible level of community functioning. The Peer Support Professional serves as a role model for recovery and ongoing coping skills. Staffing ratios account for evening and weekend hours, special-population needs, and the geographic areas served.

Requirements

• Qualified Mental Health Professional status and Peer Support certification or a certificate of Peer Support supervision.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• One year of experience working with people in the population supported.
• Certification as a Peer Support Specialist, or one continuous year as a current or former recipient of treatment (including mental health or substance abuse treatment or diagnosis) and eligibility for Peer Support Specialist certification by the governing agency.
• Complete at least 20 hours of training specific to required components of the service definition, including crisis response, within the first 90 days of employment.
• Valid driver’s license and automotive insurance.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• CPR, first aid, NCI, and/or role-related certification.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to provide advice and support in accordance with a treatment plan.
• Assist in peer support groups with assigned consumers on a regular basis.
• Support and assist consumers with daily decision-making and resolution of minor problems.
• Help clients locate resources, understand processes, follow through on proposed resolutions, find social activities, and access other assistance as needed.
• Accompany clients to meetings and participate in community-group meetings to advocate for consumer needs; lead recovery dialogues and self-help sessions with clients.
• Encourage participation in community activities to foster clients’ development of healthy relationships.
• Observe behavior and general well-being and discuss observations with clients.
• Model effective coping and self-help techniques for individuals or groups.
• Advise clients on empowerment skills and successful community living.
• Inform clients about community resources and their appropriate use, and provide information to consumers and families on assigned topics.
• Provide expertise and consultation to the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote recognition and integration of each individual’s perspectives and preferences into services.
• Serve as an advocate for clients and assist people supported in regaining control over their recovery processes.

Benefits

• Payactiv early access to earned wages before payday.
• Employee perks and discount program.
• Paid time off for full-time employees.
• Health insurance for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing programs.
• Chronic disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes for qualifying employees.
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED