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Certified Recovery Peer Advocate

2 months ago

Albany, United States Acacia Network Full time

Albany (CCBHC)

Certified Recovery Peer Advocate Albany, NY : 7/3/2024

Job Description

Job ID#:

3952

Job Category:

Albany (CCBHC)

Position Type:

Full Time

Details:

he Certified Recovery Peer Advocate position requires someone who is culturally aware and sensitive to the needs of the Latino population, possesses excellent computer skills, can function as a part of an interdisciplinary team, and have an understanding of therapy and group work rooted in evidenced-based approaches for intervention and management strategies. Peer Support services are peer-delivered services with a rehabilitation and recovery focus. They are designed to promote skills for coping with and managing behavioral health symptoms while facilitating the utilization of natural resources and the enhancement of recovery-oriented principles (e.g. hope and self-efficacy, and community living skills). Peer support uses trauma-informed, non-clinical assistance to achieve long-term recovery from a behavioral health disorder. This is a non-union position.

Pays: $21.97 Per hour.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Must Have full CRPA to qualify. No provisional accepted.

  • Provide integrated peer care services to the client population at the clinic as indicated by the OASAS, CCBHC expansion scope of practice.

  • Provide clients with services in the field as required.

  • Participate in grant-related workshops and training.

  • Use the grant portals; SPARS to enter any grant-required data in terms of service provision, and clinical indicators.

  • Provide recovery-oriented interventions for adults and children diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illnesses and co-morbid disorders.

  • Provide integrated dual disorder services, including relapse prevention planning.

  • Conduct assessments and groups specific to substance abuse and dependency.

  • Utilize motivational interviewing and other EBPs while working with individuals at different stages of change to help individuals reduce use/abstain from substance use.

  • Work as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team that practices client-centered and holistic care; accompany clients to appointments and complete warm-hand referrals, including health homes services.

  • Communicate effectively with clients and collateral contacts and conduct outreach for care coordination.

  • Provide advocacy services for clients, including assisting individuals to obtain benefits and entitlements, obtain food, obtain housing, and access appropriate care in the community.

  • Conduct interim visits with individuals after a discharge from a hospital, rehab, or inpatient stay to facilitate community tenure and increased readiness while waiting for the first post-discharge visit with a community-based mental health provider.

  • Assist in the selection and utilization of self-directed recovery tools such as relapse prevention planning.

  • Connect individuals to self-help groups in the community.

  • Provide recovery education and counseling to individuals and their family members.

  • Provide transitional support- bridging from an institution (jail, hospital, rehab) to an individual"s home.

  • Provide pre-crisis and crisis support services.

  • Provide parent skills development and training.

  • Conduct groups with families to strengthen social skills, decrease isolation, provide emotional support and create opportunities for ongoing natural support.

  • Participate in staff and organizational meetings as requested for care coordination and development of policies and procedures.

  • Maintain compliance with all organizational policies and procedures.

  • Facilitate and co-facilitate EBPs groups.

  • Participate as a member of the EBPs group's curriculum development process.

  • Perform additional relevant duties as requested by supervisor/management.

  • Complete office duties as needed/required.

  • Complete wellness, and health promotion activities.

EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required

  • NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate Certification (CRPA) required. No Provisional accepted.

  • Strongly preferred: Bi-lingual (Spanish/English)

  • Experience or desire to work with people who have a mental illness

  • Experience or desire to work with people with substance use disorders

  • Positive attitude and professional demeanor

  • Ability to complete work independently as well as in collaboration with team members

  • Must be team oriented with a willingness to be flexible and helpful.

  • Excellent computer skills including, Microsoft Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, and electronic communications tools: internet and email

  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

  • Highly organized, motivated self-starter

  • Excellent time management skills

Acacia Network is an equal opportunity employer

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