What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engagement Specialist - Peer Position position at BRANDYWINE COUNSELING & COMMUNITY SERVICES INC?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Brandywine Counseling is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist for our IMPACT program!
Who are We :
Since 1985 Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc. (BCCS) has been a trusted provider of outstanding substance abuse and behavioral health treatment. BCCS is a community organization that prides itself on helping members of our community recover with dignity. We enhance the quality of life by creatively providing Education, Advocacy, Prevention, Early Intervention and Treatment Services. We promote hope and empowerment to persons and families touched by mental illness, substance abuse, HIV and multiple occurring diagnoses, and their related challenges.
Are you eager to assist a client through their Mental Health and Substance Use recovery process in an outpatient therapeutic setting? We are seeking a Peer to provide supportive person-centered services to individuals in a compassionate way. Please look at the highlights below :
What You'll Do at Brandywine Counseling :
- Be responsible for a caseload of clients, as identified by program requirements and in accordance with state regulations.
- Complete required evaluations and assessments.
- Document all clinical services and interventions performed within the clients ‘electronic record.
- Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Maintains contact with outside providers to coordinate care.
- This position predominantly deals with our MAT clients, especially those at-risk for or who have Hepatitis C and HIV.
- This position entails a lot of engagement with a population that may not want to attend the sessions.
- This position will be trained to provide rapid testing for HIV.
- Perform GPRA (Government Performance and Results Act) intake and discharge.
- Confer with the Clinical Supervisor on a daily basis for casing.
- Participates in weekly treatment team meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor.
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Pay :
The compensation package for this position includes :
Salary : $18
