When you work at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health, you make a difference. Every job at Highland Rivers is important because every job contributes to improving people’s lives – regardless of whether you work directly with the individuals and families we serve. Highland Rivers provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness; substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities. We serve a complex and vulnerable population: individuals and families who may have limited income, who are uninsured or who have Medicaid or Medicare – people who often have nowhere else to turn and rely on Highland Rivers to help them. If you have a passion for helping others, Highland Rivers may be the place for you.

Highland Rivers Health is currently seeking a Social Service Technician. The Social Service Technician (SST) is an active member of the Peer Support team and provides peer support services to individuals with serious mental illnesses.

Responsibilities include:

• Facilitate recovery-orientated, wellness, and skill building groups.
• Support individuals in articulating personal goals and objectives for recovery and wellness.
• Assist individuals in identify strengths, recovery/wellness goals, setting objectives, and identifying barriers.
• Recognize and report progress individuals make toward goals/objectives.
• Utilize specific interventions necessary to support individuals in meeting their recovery/wellness goals.
• Teach problem-solving (negative self-talk and overcoming fears) techniques.
• Support individuals in building social skills in the community that will enhance job and support network.
• Develop engaging recovery orientated group material/activities/projects and outings.
• Support individuals in obtaining services that suit that individual's recovery needs.
• Support individuals in developing empowerment skills through self-advocacy and the use of experience to combat stigma.
• Create and facilitate a variety of group activities that support and strengthen recovery. Develop linkages with Community agencies to find speakers, volunteer opportunities, community activities, etc.
• Educate individuals on CPS certification and process for applying to training.
• Transport individuals as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 1 year experience working in Behavioral Health
• Certified Peer Specialist or eligible
• Bi-lingual abilities a plus

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health does not discriminate with regard to employment, genetic information, compensation, place of work, or promotion because of race, color, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, age or national origin.