Certified Peer Specialist

3 weeks ago


Gainesville, United States Avita Community Partners Full time
Job Stats -

Position - Full Time (40 hours per week) + rotating on-call duties

Benefits - Benefits Offered: 401K, Dental, Life, Medical, Vision, 10 paid holidays + a day off in your birth month, 20 annual PTO days

Rate - Based on Education and Experience

Job Description

Will have clinical skills and experience to assess, plan and develop, coordinate and provide treatment, rehabilitation and support services to program clients with severe and persistent mental illnesses under the clinical supervision of the team leader and the psychiatrist.

Advocate for clients and work with them on WRAP workbook, teach coping skills, and create tool box, etc.

Will support and guide Peer Support services in an outpatient setting.

Will provide support to individuals with an SMPI diagnosis.

Will conduct group counseling and assist with community resources.

May transport clients as needed.

Requirements
Must have certification as a Peer Specialist/CARES in the state of Georgia.

There is an additional 20% for on-call duties.

Must have valid Georgia driver's license and no driver may have 6 or more points against his/her license within the last five years. No driver may have had a DUI or suspended license within the last five years.

Preferred Qualifications
*WRAP/WHAM Certified

*CPS Certified
*Bilingual a plus.

*Excellent communication skills
*Excellent organizational skills
*Team player

Avita Community Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its service practices or employment practices with regard to race color, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, age, or national origin.

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