Peer Support Specialist (Part Time)

Pyramid Healthcare•Radford, VA

4d•$15 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities. Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being. At Pyramid Healthcare in Radford we specialize in Substance Use Disorder Treatment. Pyramid Healthcare Inc. has been in operations since 1999 and currently operate over 80 programs in 8 different states, offering a full continuum of high-quality behavioral health care for individuals suffering from substance use disorders, mental health concerns, and other behavioral health issues. If you would like to use your experience and education, to create a positive footprint at our new program, we invite you to apply to this wonderful opportunity.

Requirements

Registered Peer Support Specialist certification through the Virginia Board of Counseling at the Department of Health Professions or in the process of obtaining one.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree within a professional Human Services discipline.

Responsibilities

Provide peer support services utilizing lived experience to support client recovery and engagement.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment team members and/or community partners to support client care and recovery planning.
Assist clients in establishing connections with community resources and ongoing support systems.
Maintain regular contact with referral sources as directed.
Prepare and complete concurrent reviews and communications with referral sources as assigned.
Complete timely and accurate documentation of all client and collateral contacts in the medical record.
Participate in peer record review processes and quality assurance activities.
Develop and maintain professional relationships with staff across all disciplines.
Keep supervisor informed of client progress, concerns, and service needs.
Provide transportation for clients to access community-based resources and services as needed.
Participate in emergency service coverage as assigned, including after-hours support, crisis planning, hospital diversion, and commitment procedures.
Must exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality with regard to all company information.
Completion of all required trainings as designated by the company and accreditation/licensing entities.
Other duties as assigned.