Peer Support Specialist - JFK ADATC
About The Position
The primary role of the Peer Support Specialist at JFK ADATC is the facilitation of psychoeducational groups/classes/lectures to patients with substance use and mental health disorders. Topics include dual diagnosis (MH and SUD), relapse prevention, 12 step book study, and stages of change etc. These groups take place up to three times a day including evening and weekend days. The position is responsible for documentation of group attendance and participation in the electronic health record system. This position has the autonomy to create recovery based curriculum, develop new group topics, and facilitate educational lectures that coincide with the JFK patient activity schedule. The Peer Support Specialist maintains professional boundaries and effective working relationships with clinical staff including substance abuse counselors, social workers, recreational therapists, nurses, psychiatric staff, medical staff etc. To this end, the position provides advocacy and support services from a non-clinical perspective in an inpatient setting and works with patients during the episode of care offering mentorship, emotional support, and encouragement throughout the recovery journey.
Requirements
- High school or General Educational Development diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
- Ability to create and maintain records, notes, and reports of client/patient progress and behaviors.
- Ability to support adults in both group and one-on-one settings.
- Ability to effectively communicate with community/outreach service providers, persons with substance use and/or mental health disorders, treatment team members, and clinical staff in verbal and written forms.
- Ability to develop effective working relationships with clinical professionals involved in treating substance use and/or mental health disorders.
Responsibilities
- Facilitation of psychoeducational groups/classes/lectures to patients with substance use and mental health disorders.
- Topics include dual diagnosis (MH and SUD), relapse prevention, 12 step book study, and stages of change etc.
- Documentation of group attendance and participation in the electronic health record system.
- Create recovery based curriculum, develop new group topics, and facilitate educational lectures that coincide with the JFK patient activity schedule.
- Maintain professional boundaries and effective working relationships with clinical staff including substance abuse counselors, social workers, recreational therapists, nurses, psychiatric staff, medical staff etc.
- Provide advocacy and support services from a non-clinical perspective in an inpatient setting.
- Work with patients during the episode of care offering mentorship, emotional support, and encouragement throughout the recovery journey.
Benefits
- Health insurance options
- Standard and supplemental retirement plans
- NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis)
- Paid vacation
- Sick leave
- Community service leave
- Paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
