D186 - Certified Peer Specialist-Group Leader
About The Position
River Edge Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time Group Leader for its Judiciary In-reach Program in Macon, Georgia. Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Group Leader meets with male and female detainees in jail and leads group sessions focused on mental health and substance use disorders. The role helps identify non-violent misdemeanor offenders who may need mental health services and works with the Bibb County Sheriff's Office to refer them to appropriate care. The Group Leader supports detainees in articulating personal recovery goals, identifying strengths and resources, and developing recovery plans. The role also involves coordinating with case managers, tracking rehabilitation progress, observing and discussing client well-being, and reporting unusual behavior, conflicts, or deviations from recovery plans. Selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.
Requirements
- Certified Peer Specialist certification.
- Pass a satisfactory background clearance.
- Pass a pre-employment drug test.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a social services-related discipline, such as social work, sociology, or psychology.
- WHAM certification.
- Forensic Peer Specialist certification.
- Previous experience working in a behavioral health care setting.
Responsibilities
- Lead group sessions for male and female detainees focused on mental health and substance use disorders.
- Help detainees articulate personal recovery goals and develop recovery plans using their skills, strengths, support, and available resources.
- Assist detainees in working with their case managers to determine steps toward their goals and self-directed recovery.
- Generate recovery reviews and performance documents to track rehabilitation progress.
- Observe clients' behavior and general well-being and discuss observations with them.
- Report unusual behavior, conflicts, or deviations from recovery plans to relevant professionals.
- Help identify non-violent misdemeanor offenders who need mental health services and coordinate referrals with the Bibb County Sheriff's Office.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid vacation.
- Retirement plans.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- 11 paid holidays.
- Voluntary life insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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