BHCC CLINICAL - Certified Peer Specialist

Legacy Behavioral Health Services Human Resources • Valdosta, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Legacy Behavioral Health Services is hiring individuals with a passion for making a difference in their community! We are seeking a Peer Specialist to work in our Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC) in Valdosta, Georgia. Under general supervision of peer services and dedicated program, provides peer support services to program in the form of group facilitation and one-on-one peer support. Performs a wide range of tasks to assist peers in regaining control over their own lives and over their recovery process including advocacy, providing resources to connect with other peers, WRAP plan development, and use of lived experience and personal recovery story. Functions as a role model of maintaining recovery and ongoing utilization of wellness and recovery tools. Monitors peer progress towards treatment goals. Extensive documentation required; accurately charts services and peer progress. Participates in staffing/planning sessions and offers a Peer perspective on treatment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Eligible for Certification as a Peer Specialist or Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist by the state of Georgia and obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
• Good working knowledge of computers, including Microsoft Office.
• Utilizes discretion in handling the organization’s confidential information and consumer-protected information.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have a Mental Health and/or Substance Use Diagnosis.
• Must have received at least one year of active treatment and currently be receiving only maintenance treatment (psychiatrist, therapy, and support groups such as AA, NA).
• Must be in recovery, clean and sober, for at least 2 years.
• No incarceration or law enforcement involvement in the last 2 years.
• Must be able to provide 2 letters of recommendation from someone who has had an impact on your recovery (mental health specialist, natural support, law enforcement official, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree in field of human services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides peer support services in the form of group facilitation and one-on-one peer support.
• Assists peers in regaining control over their lives and recovery process.
• Provides advocacy and resources to connect with other peers.
• Assists with WRAP plan development.
• Utilizes lived experience and personal recovery story.
• Functions as a role model of maintaining recovery and utilizing wellness and recovery tools.
• Monitors peer progress towards treatment goals.
• Performs extensive documentation, accurately charting services and peer progress.
• Participates in staffing/planning sessions and offers a Peer perspective on treatment.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services including legal assistance, financial consultations, access to work-life specialists, and up to 4 counseling sessions.

What This Job Offers

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