What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Peer Specialist (Community Support Team) position at Highland Rivers Health?
There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health!Highland Rivers provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness; substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities.Are you ready to make a Difference?JOB SUMMARY : The Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) is an active member of the team and provides peer support services to individuals with serious mental illnesses.
CPS is responsible for the implementation of peer support services, which are Medicaid reimbursable under Georgia's Rehab Option.
They also serve on Community Support Teams (CST) in a variety of other services designed to assist the peers they are partnered with in reaching the goals they wish to accomplish in their personal recovery journeys.Duties and Responsibilities include :
- Is active in Treatment Team to bring the perspective of the "lived experience" to the team; advises and educates staff as needed.
- Assist individuals in articulating personal goals for recovery and group sessions.
Support individuals in identifying and creating goals and developing recovery plans with the skills, strengths, supports and resources to aid them in achieving those goals
Is present with the individual in crisis to assist in de-escalating the crisis and supporting the individual.
In the event of a 1013 / 2013, supports the staff and individual through the process.
If applicable, will reach out to the individual's support system.
Completes the Non-Serious Incident Report following each incident and submits it to the Consumer Advocate within 24 hours.
