Certified Peer Support Specialist - Full Time - Substance Use Disorder Program
REDISCOVER
Summary
The Peer Services program is an expansion program dedicated to outreaching and connecting clients to services for mental illness and/or substance use disorders. Our Peer Services provide support to clients using personal experiences to build rapport and engage in services that are offered.
Job description
About our Peer Services Program
The Peer Services program is an expansion program dedicated to outreaching and connecting clients to services for mental illness and/or substance use disorders. Our Peer Services provide support to clients using personal experiences to build rapport and engage in services that are offered.
What You'll Do
- Share lived experience of resilience and recovery and models successful recovery behaviors for individuals with a mental health diagnoses and/or a substance use disorder.
- Link clients with support groups and other community resources, which may include connecting with health & wellness activities, finding and maintaining employment, or other activities that would support clients' recovery goals.
- Work within an interdisciplinary team to develop and modify individual client treatment plans.
- May participate and/or facilitate mutual support and education groups within specific ReDiscover programs.
- May assist with client transportation, which could include transporting individuals in personal vehicle.
- Safeguards Protected Health Information (written and electronically) and maintains confidentiality. This may include providing written documentation.
Requirements of the Position
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Will have to be willing to work Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm with rotating Saturdays from 7:30A-11am.
- A valid automobile driver's license, appropriate automobile insurance and a safe, reliable, registered automobile available for use during work.
- Must have life experiences with a substance use disorder and/or mental illness and have received appropriate services.
- Must have successfully completed the Peer Specialist training through the Missouri Credentialing Board (MCB) and successfully passed the certification exam. Individuals who are non-certified at time of hire may be given a specific timeframe to attend training and obtain initial certification.
- Must also satisfy requirements for external community partners.
- Excellent customer service skills with a recovery focus.
- Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
- Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as GSuite.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required
- Willing to work Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm with rotating Saturdays 7:30A-11am
- Valid automobile driver's license
- Appropriate automobile insurance
- Safe, reliable, registered automobile available for use during work
- Life experiences with a substance use disorder and/or mental illness and received appropriate services
- Completed Peer Specialist training through the Missouri Credentialing Board (MCB) and passed the certification exam
- Satisfy requirements for external community partners
- Excellent customer service skills with a recovery focus
- Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
- Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel, and GSuite
Company overview
REDISCOVER is a mental health care organization dedicated to providing comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals and communities. Operating within the mental health services sector, the company focuses on delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions and support systems for those struggling with mental health challenges. While specific service details are limited, organizations like REDISCOVER typically offer a range of mental health services including individual counseling, group therapy, crisis intervention, and community outreach programs. The company's mission likely centers around helping individuals rediscover their mental well-being and achieve better psychological health outcomes. In the broader healthcare landscape, mental health service providers play a crucial role in addressing the growing need for accessible and effective mental health care, particularly as awareness and demand for these services continue to increase globally. REDISCOVER appears positioned within this important healthcare segment, contributing to the vital work of supporting mental wellness and recovery.