What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Recovery Specialist/ Peer Support Specialist position at Chrysalis Health?
Overview
Peer Support Specialist
London,Ohio
Salary $36,000-$40,000
- People First
- Competitive Compensation
- Innovative & Collaborative Team
- Mentoring Support
- Growth Opportunities
- Culture (Work Hard Play Hard)
- Family & Pet Friendly Office Environment
- Training and Development with CE Credits
OPPORTUNITY
Dedicated, Ambitious, Professionals Wanted!
Chrysalis Health is looking for dynamic, energetic, passionate and honest people to join our team.
The perfect candidate will have the “right” combination of compassion, desire to help others and drive to work in a collaborative team environment. Chrysalis Health is a leader in community based behavioral healthcare in the community provides clinical excellence to adults, children, and families throughout Ohio.
Robust Benefits to meet all your needs:
- Medical and Dental with employer contribution
- Flexible work schedule to optimize organization and efficiency when serving clients.
- Vision, Legal, Pet Insurance, Life Insurance, Voluntary GAP insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401k with employer match
- Professional growth opportunities, including progression into clinical management.
Chrysalis Health is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Chrysalis Health also prohibits bullying and harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Chrysalis Health is committed to maintaining a Drug-Free Working in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws. If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please notify Chrysalis Health during the interview process.
Responsibilities
- To provide individualized, ongoing guidance, coaching and support.
- To provide training in the use of personal and community resources.
- Assist in developing formal and informal community supports.
- Assist the person served in increasing social support networks of relatives, friends and/or significant others.
- To offer encouragement in times of crisis.
- To advocate on behalf of persons with behavioral health problems to protect the client’s rights and to assist in reducing associated stigma.To work in cooperation with other providers, family members or significant others involved in the client’s recovery plan.
Qualifications
- Have a lived experience in Substance Use or Substance use and Mental Heatlh and Substance Use.
- Graduation with a high School diploma or equivalent GED.
- Current OHMHAS Certified Peer Support certification or in the process of completing certifciation Required.
- CDCA or other clinical certification/license Preferred.
Salary : $36,000 - $40,000
