PEER SUPPORT SERVICES - Peer Center Team Leader

Legacy Behavioral Health Services Human Resources • Valdosta, GA

9d • Hybrid

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 Center Team Leader to work in our Peer Center. This position provides oversight of the peer program under the supervision of a licensed director. Oversees the daily operations, including supervision of staff, authorizations and treatment planning. Provides peer support services; serves as a consumer advocate; provides consumer information and peer support to consumers in emergency, outpatient, or inpatient settings. Performs a wide range of tasks to assist consumers in regaining control over their own lives and over their recovery process. Functions as a role model of competency in recovery and ongoing coping skills.

Requirements

• Certified as a Peer Specialist with at least one (1) continuous year as a current or former recipient of treatment (including mental health/substance abuse treatment or diagnosis)
• Must now be in maintenance groups and support, 2 years clean and sober
• A year’s experience providing services as a Peer Specialist
• Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) or actively working toward certification
• Must have a valid GA driver’s license
• Proficient in verbal and written communication
• Excellent time management
• Experience providing services to the LBHS’ target population including familiarity with relevant culture(s) and language(s)
• Relationship driven and practices equity and inclusion with all interactions with person served, co-workers, and community partners
• Promotes and demonstrates teamwork
• Ability to problem-solve independently
• Uses good critical thinking skills to prioritize
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills to work collaboratively in a diverse environment to provide verbal and written reports
• Ability to independently deal with high-volume workload, demonstrates flexibility, and professional attitude in performing a variety of duties with shifting demands and priorities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet the timelines

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight of the peer program under the supervision of a licensed director.
• Oversees the daily operations, including supervision of staff, authorizations and treatment planning.
• Provides peer support services; serves as a consumer advocate; provides consumer information and peer support to consumers in emergency, outpatient, or inpatient settings.
• Performs a wide range of tasks to assist consumers in regaining control over their own lives and over their recovery process.
• Functions as a role model of competency in recovery and ongoing coping skills.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Quality, affordable coverage through State of Georgia employee benefit plans.
• Competitive Pay
• 24 Days of Paid Leave in Your First Year
• Retirement Plans: Automatic 2% employer contribution to your 401(k), plus a 3% match after one year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed