Certified Peer Specialist

5 days ago

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States Indian Rivers Behavioral Health Full time
Job Title: Certified Peer Specialist

Job Summary:

Indian Rivers Behavioral Health is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to join our team. As a Certified Peer Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with mental health conditions and substance use disorders in their recovery journey.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Orient new clients to our services and support them in understanding their treatment options.
  • Educate clients on recovery techniques, provide support and encouragement, and facilitate educational and training groups.
  • Utilize problem-solving techniques with individuals and assist them in maintaining self-care needs.
  • Develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship with clients to help them identify emotional, psychiatric, or behavioral changes that may require further intervention or treatment.
  • Teach clients how to identify and combat negative self-talk and overcome fears.
  • Ensure that appropriate information is communicated to nurses, clinicians, and other staff regarding relevant client matters.
  • Attend and provide input in staff meetings and interdisciplinary treatment planning.
  • Document client information in records promptly and accurately.
  • Model good communication skills, recovery-oriented living skills, effective coping techniques, and self-help strategies for clients.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of current trends and developments in the mental health field by reading articles, journals, and other relevant materials.
  • Continuously develop and share recovery-oriented material with other Certified Peer Specialists.
  • Serve as a recovery agent by providing and advocating for effective recovery-based services.
  • Ensure that all assigned duties are implemented according to Indian Rivers Behavioral Health policies, procedures, and DMH Standards.
  • Ensure all safety, fire prevention, and health measures are followed while on duty.
  • Maintain communication and awareness of current events by reading memos, emails, bulletin boards, and communication logs.
  • Work independently and/or with teams to complete assigned tasks accurately and in a timely manner with minimum supervision.
  • Support Organizational Code of Conduct, Standards Compliance, HIPAA, and Security Programs by ensuring job tasks are performed in a legal and ethical manner.
  • Adhere to attendance and punctuality policy by allowing adequate time to arrive, clock-in, and assume responsibilities at designated time.
  • Comply with all standards related to safety and health by maintaining current TB Test, CPR/First Aid, CPI, and reporting infections and on-the-job injuries in accordance with policy.
  • Identify opportunities for improving the quality of services provided by the department and the organization.

Requirements:

  • Must be a present or past client of behavioral health services.
  • Must be at least 2 years in recovery.
  • Willingness to obtain Peer Specialist Certification from Alabama Department of Mental Health required.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

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