Certified Peer Specialist / Program Assistant

Freeman Health System

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Peer Specialist is responsible for providing supportive rehabilitation and recovery support services to individuals impacted by a variety of behavioral health issues who are learning to manage aspects of their mental illness/substance abuse recovery. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned. As the only locally owned, not-for-profit health system in the area, Freeman focuses on meeting the health and wellness needs of those we serve as well as the needs of our employees. Freeman in Joplin, Missouri, is a 460-bed, three-hospital system providing comprehensive healthcare services to an area that includes more than 450,000 from Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Freeman Health System includes Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Hospital East, Freeman Neosho Hospital and Ozark Center – the area’s largest provider of behavioral health services – as well as two urgent care clinics, dozens of physician clinics and a variety of specialty services.

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing emotional support and guide, teach and coach skills for managing mental health issues.
Train, coach and support individuals in learning social and daily living skills.
Accompany consumers to appointments to provide support, advocacy and encouragement in discussing issues with doctors and therapists.
Provide community living skills coaching and teaching to develop independence and self-sufficiency.
Assist individuals in accessing public services to include financial, housing, emergency service needs, food, shelter and clothing resources.
Assist in accessing support groups in the community.
Assist in developing Wellness and Recovery Plans with clients.
Assist in learning Illness Management and Recovery skills to become familiar with signs and symptoms of mental illness.
Teach stress reduction exercises.
Provide co-response as part of Mobile Crisis Response team.
Assist with follow-ups by telephone and/or in-person.
Certified Peer Specialist shall report to and perform other work-related duties as assigned by the Crisis Services Supervisor.
Performs specified administrative tasks as determined by the Assistant Director of Crisis Services and/or Director of Crisis Services