IRIS Peer Specialist

CHARLOTTE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE INC

1d • $17 - $18

About The Position

Provides practical advice, suggestions, and strategies of recovery to patients as an empowering helper with the perspective of being a recipient of services in the past.
Provide one-on-one support.
Work with individuals and families to prevent crisis and promote treatment engagement, while assessing risk ongoing.
May help individuals deal with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; suicide; stress management; financial issues; and issues associated with the aging and mental and emotional health. Must be very familiar with and actively refer to various social services resources in Charlotte and surrounding counties
Provide hope, support, education, and assist patients in setting recovery goals.
Employee will work closely with law enforcement, Department of Children and Families and other local, state and federal service providers to coordinate services for individuals determined to be in need.
Employee will make appropriate referrals, monitor the implementation of services, and provide support and advocacy for the individual.
Must be very familiar with and actively refer to various social services resources in Charlotte and surrounding counties.
Provide input, as part of the treatment team, on the patient’s care.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in all conditions
• Ability to pass Level II Background clearance, drug test (CBHC is a drug free workplace)
• Valid FL driver’s license, insurance, and safe driving record
• Able to manage stressful situations and display appropriate work demeanor and boundaries
• Must demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and abilities that enable a case manager to work creatively and independently while coordinating multiple, complex, priority crisis situations
• Demonstrate excellent customer service
• Must maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct, while adhering to agency policies and procedures
• Must have valid Florida driver’s license that reflects a safe driving record and use of personal vehicle
• Must have good computer skills in order to enter and retrieve information into an electronic medical record
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

• Peer Specialist Certification, preferred. Certification is required within one (1) year of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical advice, suggestions, and strategies of recovery to patients
• Provide one-on-one support
• Work with individuals and families to prevent crisis and promote treatment engagement, while assessing risk ongoing
• Help individuals deal with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; suicide; stress management; financial issues; and issues associated with the aging and mental and emotional health
• Actively refer to various social services resources in Charlotte and surrounding counties
• Provide hope, support, education, and assist patients in setting recovery goals
• Work closely with law enforcement, Department of Children and Families and other local, state and federal service providers to coordinate services for individuals determined to be in need
• Make appropriate referrals, monitor the implementation of services, and provide support and advocacy for the individual
• Provide input, as part of the treatment team, on the patient’s care

Benefits

• Full-time
• Dental, vision, health, and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employer sponsored contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA), with qualifying insurance plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 11 paid holidays.
• Must meet eligibility requirements
• 403b Retirement Plan, with 9% employer contribution for those who meet eligibility requirements.
• Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible, and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) loan repayment eligible for qualifying staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees