Peer - Mental Health
il y a 9 jours
Intercession City
Job DescriptionCome grow with us! South County Mental Health Center, Inc. is a private, non-profit Joint Commission Accredited Behavioral Healthcare provider located in South East Palm Beach County, Florida. Situated in the nationally designated city of Delray Beach, the Center provides a broad spectrum of inpatient and outpatient care to clients and their families in surrounding communities. You can make a positive impact in the community on day 1! Essential Duties • Assist the mobile response team by accompanying various Mobile Response employees in the activity of a client home visit to observe., • Answering phones and directing incoming calls professionally, quickly and accurately, • Interact with mental health clients and convey any observations to management, • Assist with outreach programs but accompanying other employees while, • Administrative tasks, filing, faxing, verifying paperwork as needed., • Supports recovery planning proposing strategies, offering support, information and resources for an individual to achieve their own desired tasks and goals, • Engages peers in collaborative and caring relationship, • Validates experiences feelings; conveys hope of recovery, • Shares sentiments of wellness and recovery in a connecting and relatable wayKSAs, Competencies, • Team player, • Calm demeaner when interacting with clients other staff members, • Basic data PC skills (MS Office), • Customer service, • Ability to follow directions, • Cognitive, • Ability to interpret the Baker and Marchman Act, Program/Center policies and procedures, • Ability to understand Abuse and Confidentiality laws, • Communication, • Ability to write in English, in a clear and concise format and compose other business related correspondence., • Effectively and professionally communicate/work with with all staff, clients and families, verbally and in writing., • Work effectively with a wide range and level of staff, clients and outside customers, • 2 years of lived continuous recovery experience from any Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and/or personal experience with addiction in family members or loved ones preferred., • The following certifications are a plus: Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC), Drug and Alcohol Recovery Counselor (DARC), Relativity Certified Administrator (RCA), Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) and/or any other applicable trainings/certifications related to addiction treatment., • Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal, • Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members, • Able To Withstand Crisis Situations, • Has Skills To Provides Customer Service To Patients, Team Members And Visitors, • Knowledge And Experience With Electronic Health Records, • Experience With Excel, Power Point, Word, Visio, Etc., • Provides peer support and self-help services to participants as appropriate, including engagement, coaching to develop self-advocacy, communication, and empowerment skills., • Assists in a variety of support activities including peer support groups, peer recovery and family and/or psycho-educational groups outcomes for client., • Collaboratively works with peers in the development of a strength-based wellness and recovery plans to overcome barriers to good mental health., • Develops effective working relationships with agencies, organizations, and community members to respond and advocate for individuals and families from a peer perspective., • Communicates effectively, represents and promotes the consumer and/or family members' perspective within mental health, homelessness, reentry, and other relevant systems., • Attends and participates in special events, conferences, and workshops and trainings within the community., • Focuses on and is sensitive to client satisfaction with the services received and general satisfaction with services provided., • Attends and participates in supervision and multidisciplinary meetings., • Assists program staff to implement day to day program activities., • Provides transportation in company vehicle throughout Palm Beach County., • Documents all activities as required.Requirements include:, • If eligible, holds, or is willing to obtain Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS) certification with the Florida Certification Board., • Upholds to the highest ethical standards and SAMHSA's Core Competencies., • Must possess a valid driver's license and a clean driving record., • Demonstrates a working knowledge and ability to model recovery values including hope, education, self-advocacy, personal responsibility and support., • Requires High School diploma, or GED., • Preferred qualification is completion of Peer Support Specialist training with additional mental health training. If training has not been completed, Peer Specialist must complete within 6 months of hire., • Familiarity with local social service agencies, community resources, and support services preferred., • Requires excellent verbal and communication skills., • Requires ability to maintain confidentiality of all information., • Requires basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, internet software and a web-based database., • Ideal candidates are not required to have received services with The Lord's Place. All candidates who identify as being a peer are eligible for hire. Former clients will not receive special consideration.Education | Licenses |Certifications, • Engages peers in collaborative and caring relationship, • Provides support: validating experiences and feelings; explores meaningful community roles and conveys hope of recovery, • Shares the lived experience of wellness and recovery in a connecting and relatable way, • Personalize peer support recognizing multiple paths to wellness, respecting each other's unique strengths, interests and culture perspectives., • Supports recovery planning proposing strategies, offering support, information and resources for an individual to achieve their own desired tasks and goals, • Links to resources, services and supports when desired by an individual, • Provides information about skills related to health, wellness and recovery based on an individual's interest and goals, • Supports people define, identify and manage crises, • Values respectful, person-centered and mutually supportive communication, • Supports collaboration and teamwork, • Promotes leadership and advocacy Apply now. Because of the work we do in the community, a full background check is required for all staff. We are a drug free employer. South County Mental Health Center, Inc is an EOE. Powered by JazzHR 0J8ocKHfDR