Peer Specialist - 230301
About The Position
Claratel Behavioral Health is an innovative, community-based behavioral health and developmental disabilities services organization offering a full range of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorder services to underserved individuals. As a public, not-for-profit organization, Claratel Behavioral Health operates in more than 20 locations in DeKalb County, Georgia, with a diverse workforce of more than 400 direct-care and support staff. If you are passionate about driving change in behavioral health and developmental services and are eager to work in an environment that values innovation and inclusivity, Claratel Behavioral Health is the place for you. Here, your work is impactful, your growth is prioritized, and your well-being is supported. Together, we can forge pathways to a healthier future for all. The Peer Support Specialist is an integral part of the Peer Support Program, which provides recovery-focused services to individuals with severe, persistent mental illnesses. Under general supervision, Peer Support Specialists provide psycho-educational skill-building groups/interventions to promote socialization, recovery, wellness, self-advocacy, daily living skills & development of natural/community supports.
Requirements
- Certification as a peer specialist (CPS-MH) by the Georgia Certified Peer Specialist Project
- 6 months experience working/volunteering in the capacity of CPS in adult mental health & with individuals diagnosed with severe, persistent mental illness
- Competency in teaching basic group skills, understanding how to engage individuals in treatment & development of self-advocacy
- Minimum of High School diploma or GED
- Proficient computer skills to be able to use electronic medical records
- Care coordination skills to assist individuals with accessing/linking to additional resources and/or services within the agency and/or community
- Must have transportation to and from work
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Be a positive team player
- Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Be a positive role model for persons served
Responsibilities
- Prepares and provides recovery-oriented, psycho-educational groups
- Manages a caseload, provides consistent care coordination, skills training and referral completion
- Assists in evaluating progress, developing individual recovery plans & ensuring appropriate level of care
- Educates and advocates with family members and other caregivers to support individuals in their recovery
- Is a role model of recovery, flexibility, and professionalism
- Documents all contacts and complete individual daily progress notes
- Works cohesively with co-workers, site physicians, adult outpatient clinicians, administrative staff, agency administration, personal care home providers & family members
- Possesses basic computer skills & utilize electronic medical records daily
- Completes/passes agency-sponsored defensive driving course, as well as all other agency-required trainings
- Is responsible for transporting, via agency vehicle, program participants on community integration outings
- May require occasional weekend or adjusted hours due to program and community events
- Additional duties may be assigned by the Program Lead and/or Director, as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
