Peer Intensive Care Specialist - Nashville, TN

Tennessee Mental Health Consumers' Association • Nashville, TN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will allow you to combine your personal experience in recovery with skills to promote hope in others as they work to improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential. This role is for an individual who has received, or currently receives mental health and/or substance abuse services and has a desire to help others.

Requirements

• Current or former recipient of mental health and/or substance abuse services and willing to self-disclose as such.
• Possess a current Tennessee State Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) certification or be eligible and willing to pursue with company provided training within 6 months of hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid driver's license for the state listed on your home address.
• Reliable transportation.
• Proof of automobile insurance.
• Clean Criminal history.
• Clean Abuse Registry.
• Proficient working with computers (Microsoft Office and databases).
• Active listening skills.
• Team player.
• Comfortable around people.
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully with mental health consumers.
• Time management skills.
• Excellent oral, written, and public presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote hope in others as they work to improve their health and wellness.
• Assist individuals in living self-directed lives.
• Support individuals in striving to reach their full potential.
• Facilitate and engage people in group settings.
• Reach out and work with diverse groups, individuals, ideas, and opinions.
• Work independently as a self-starter.
• Communicate openly.
• Present information effectively orally, in writing, and in public settings.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

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