Peer Support Specialist - Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte Social Services FT Day
About The Position
Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Interacts with program participants and co-workers with empathy, and respect maintaining dignity and confidentiality. Demonstrates an understanding of the procedures for responding to a crisis both for the individuals served and person providing peer support services. Uses trauma sensitive communication skills to engage clients. Demonstrates the ability to conduct daily life skills groups following the guidelines and principles of Recovery and Trauma Informed Care. Educates the client with treatment team input regarding potential referral sources to coordinate services for clients. Demonstrates an understanding of HIPPA and obtains signed releases of information prior to sharing information. Demonstrates the ability to disengage from their relationship with whom they are working. Demonstrates the ability to document clearly, concisely, and accurately all individual and group meetings.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Successful completion of Certified Peer Support Training Program within 6 months of hire.
- Maintains peer support certificate per state standards.
- CPI and CPR required on a yearly basis for those working on an inpatient unit.
- Must have good therapeutic communication skills.
- Ability and willingness to work as a team member.
- Must have good communication skills and the ability to read and write.
- Must have computer skills sufficient to document in an electronic medical record.
- If driving is required by department the defensive driving class is required to be completed annually.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant human services field preferred (such as social work or psychology).
- Previous personal experience with the treatment of psychiatric illness is preferred.
- Previous experience working with the SPMI population preferred.
Responsibilities
- Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Interacts with program participants and co-workers with empathy, and respect maintaining dignity and confidentiality.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the procedures for responding to a crisis both for the individuals served and person providing peer support services.
- Uses trauma sensitive communication skills to engage clients.
- Demonstrates the ability to conduct daily life skills groups following the guidelines and principles of Recovery and Trauma Informed Care.
- Educates the client with treatment team input regarding potential referral sources to coordinate services for clients.
- Demonstrates an understanding of HIPPA and obtains signed releases of information prior to sharing information.
- Demonstrates the ability to disengage from their relationship with whom they are working.
- Demonstrates the ability to document clearly, concisely, and accurately all individual and group meetings.
Benefits
- Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
