What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist position at Hickory Treatment Center?
Peer Support Specialist - Hickory Treatment Center at Terre Haute
Department : Clinical
Direct Report To : Clinical Manager
Job Type : Full-Time, On-Site, Non-Exempt
About the Role :
Under immediate supervision of the Clinial Managers, the Peer Support Specialist will
Provide client and family group sessions
Treat a selected caseload of female or mal clients suffering from behavioral health issues and addiction
Lead peer group programming and participate in multi-disciplinary treatment
Why Hickory Recovery?
Hickory Recovery is setting the benchmark in mental health care, especially for those facing acute challenges or dealing with co-occurring disorders. Our focus is on
Delivering personalized, top tier care that fosters healing and improves wellbeing
Ensuring every individual has access to the best possible support and treatment
Our Mission is to provide high quality, acute care to adults struggling with mental health issues or mental health co-occurring disorders. It's Hickory's primary goal to offer expert treatment for all we serve.
What We Offer :
401k
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Career development
Mental health days
Holiday pay
Job Qualifications :
Associates or Bachelor level degree in Psychology, social work, or related field preferred
Certification Required : CADAC II, CADAC IV, CADAC V, & or Peer Recovery
Two years prior experience in a behavioral healthcare setting, with residential treatment experience preferred
Group facilitation experience preferred.
Advanced oral and written communication skills
Positive demeanor and clear understanding of professional boundaries with clients
Sound clinical judgment and decision-making skills
Dependability, punctuality, accuracy, attention to detail, & thoroughness are all essential to this role.
Computer literacy and ability to use an EMR
Completion of CPR and CPI before first shift on the floor
Schedule flexibility, holiday, and weekend rotation is REQUIRED.
Must hold a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.
Key Responsibilities :
Participates in performance improvement activities
Collaborates with primary therapist on clients treatment goals and discharge planning
Contacts assigned client within 24-hours of admission and daily thereafter
Completes Behavioral Health Plan, My SNAP, and BAM within 24-hours of admission
Documents Case Management Note and updates Behavioral Health Plan and BAM in the EMR every seven days for assigned clients
Assists assigned clients with coping skills, triggers, and a relapse prevention plan
Completes non-therapeutic group sessions
Monitors and tracks group attendance and participation; Reports any group needs / concerns to supervisor.
Documents group notes in the EMR timely and sufficiently
Administers the client Daily Self Assessment and documents in the EMR daily
Monitors clients contacts and telephone calls
Assists assigned clients with court appointments, communication with probation and / or legal representative, personal business, benefits assistance, etc.
Assists assigned clients with safe and supportive discharge planning including housing, employment, 30-day after care plan, and documents in EMR
Adheres to HIPPA policies including release of information
Participates in monthly staff trainings
For clients discharging AMA, case manager completes BAM, Suicide Risk Assessment, AMA Questionnaire and Refusal of Treatment AMA form when directed
Reports safety hazards to supervisor or Executive Director
Performs appropriate hand hygiene throughout the shift
Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately
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