Peer Support Specialist

Description

Full Time - Peer Support Specialist

In accordance with Rule of ODMH Administrative Code, all peer recovery services shall be conducted by staff, who are properly credentialed per current ODMH standards to carry out this function. All staff shall be properly supervised according to ODMH certification standards.

PEER RECOVERY PROGRAM

Qualified, trained staff will conduct PR on an individual basis. Services shall address the individualized SUD needs of the client. Services are directed with activities the promote recovery, self-determination, self-advocacy, wellbeing, and independence. The services are individualized, recovery focused and based on relationship that supports a person to promote their own recovery.

The purpose or intent of services is to provide self directed recovery by assisting clients. Staff will provide clients with promoting trauma informed care, diversity competence, encourage self direction, and advocate for informed care.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ongoing exploration of recovery needs
• Supporting individuals in achieving personal independence as identified by the individual
• Encouraging hope
• Supporting the development of life skills such as budgeting, and connecting to community resources.
• Developing and working toward achievement of personal recovery goals
• Modeling personal responsibility for recovery
• Teaching skills to effectively navigate to the health care delivery system to effectively and efficiently utilize services.
• Providing group facilitation that addresses symptoms or behaviors, though processes that assist an individual in eliminating barriers to seeking or maintaining recovery, employment, education, or housing
• Assisting with accessing and developing natural support systems in the community
• Promote coordination and linkage among similar providers
• Coordinating or assistance in crisis interventions and stabilization
• Conducting outreach
• Attending and participating in treatment team
• Assisting individuals in the development of empowerment skills through self advocacy and activities that mitigate discrimination and hope.
• Services shall be face to face, by telephone, and/or video conferencing
• Service delivery may be individual or group
• Peer Support is not site specific, however, they must be provided in locations that meet the needs of the persons served
• Peer Support shall be only provided by a certified peer recovery supporters as defined in of the ORC.

Qualifications:

• Peer specialist shall have the state credentialing as a PSP.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)
• Generous paid time off accrual
• Excellent growth and development opportunities
• Satisfying and rewarding work striving to overcome the opioid epidemic

Here is what you can expect from us:

Mahajan Therapeutics, a progressive mental health and substance abuse treatment organization that is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of each of our patients so they can achieve long-term mental health and recovery goals and an improved quality of life.

Mahajan Therapeutics is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran's status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.