Certified Peer Specialist CCBHC

Centerstone • Columbus, IN

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About The Position

The Certified Peer Specialist, also described as a Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS), assists clients in articulating personal recovery goals, identifying reasonable and holistic steps toward recovery, and recognizing barriers to those goals. The specialist helps individuals identify strengths in daily living and recovery skills and teaches problem-solving, ways to identify and combat negative self-talk, social-support building, and self-advocacy.

The PRS intervenes, coordinates, and connects clients to care as directed by the clinical team. The role also includes completing 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, and the specialist must be willing to share their recovery story to help others.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have 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. Must verify completion of a state-approved training program and a passing certification exam score; if not currently certified, must become certified within 90 days unless otherwise approved by the hiring manager.
• Must be willing to share a personal recovery story to assist others.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within the criminal justice system.

Responsibilities

• Explain an understanding of recovery and articulate it to others.
• Assist clients in identifying personal strengths in daily living and recovery skills.
• Help staff identify program elements that support recovery or create barriers to it.
• 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, or substance treatment.
• Transport clients to appointments and to access resources.
• Assist clients in determining reasonable, holistic recovery steps and identifying barriers to their recovery goals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• Company-paid AD&D insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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