Certified Peer Specialist CCBHC

Centerstone•Columbus, IN

About The Position

The Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) assists clients in articulating personal recovery goals, determining reasonable and holistic steps toward recovery, and identifying barriers to those goals. The PRS helps individuals recognize personal strengths in daily living and recovery skills, and teaches problem-solving, strategies to identify and combat negative self-talk, ways to build social supports, and self-advocacy. As directed by the clinical team, the PRS intervenes, coordinates, and connects clients to care. The role also completes screens, assessments, and evidence-based protocols as trained and supported by Centerstone. The position requires lived experience receiving mental health, substance use, or gambling treatment; a minimum of one year of recovery; and PRS certification. Candidates who are not already certified must become certified within 90 days unless otherwise approved by the hiring manager. A valid driver's license and proof of insurance are required.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Lived experience receiving mental health, substance use, or gambling treatment.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of recovery.
Excellent communication skills and ability to meet certification communication requirements.
Basic computer literacy.
Valid driver's license and proof of insurance.
PRS certification is required. If not currently certified, must verify completion of a state-approved training program and a passing certification exam score, and become certified within 90 days unless otherwise approved by the hiring manager.
Willingness to share a personal recovery story to assist others.

Nice To Haves

Experience within the criminal justice system.

Responsibilities

Articulate an understanding of recovery to others.
Assist clients in identifying personal strengths in daily living and recovery skills.
Assist staff in identifying program elements that support or present barriers to recovery.
Facilitate evidence-based protocols and safety plans, and complete screens and risk assessments as trained.
Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and partner with Centerstone programs and community partners.
Coordinate and assist with crisis intervention and connection to care.
Coordinate referrals to inpatient, residential behavioral health, mental health, and substance treatment.
Transport clients to appointments and to access resources.
Assist clients in articulating personal recovery goals, determining reasonable and holistic recovery steps, and identifying barriers to recovery goals.