What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist position at Lex Behavioral Health?
Lex Behavioral Health is seeking full-time day and/or night Peer Support Specialists who will provide direct peer-to-peer support services to individuals who have substance abuse or co-occurring disorders. The Peer Support Specialist will draw from his/her journey of recovery to inspire hope and provide support to others facing similar situations. This rewarding position offers the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of others. We have two shifts available:
7:00 am to 3:30 pm and 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Responsibilities – Adult Peer Support Specialist
- Complete all required documentation for individual and group work within the EMR (Electronic Health Record) system.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with company, state, federal and HIPAA rules and regulations.
- Assists and supports patients in daily decision-making, resolution of minor problems, and crisis intervention as necessary
- Assist clients individually and in groups as part of a treatment team.
- Meets with patients to provide advice and support following treatment plans
- Assists patients in identifying their personal goals and objectives for recovery and sobriety
- Observes behaviors and evidence of general well-being and discusses observations with the patient
- Assists with transportation
- Assist peers in articulating recovery goals, learning new skills, monitoring their progress, supporting them in their treatment, and supporting them in advocating for themselves for services.
- Co-lead assigned groups with therapists to provide support to participants.
- Assist with client arrival and departure
- Create recovery plans with your clients
- Uses their personal experiences to develop meaningful and trusting relationships with clients, acting as a mentor.
- Knowledge and skill to teach and engage in basic problem-solving strategies to support individual clients in self-directed recovery.
- Attend required meetings, including individual and group supervision
Qualifications and Education – Adult Peer Support Specialist
- A high school diploma (GED) is required.
- Adult Peer Support Specialists must successfully complete the core competency training administered by the State of Kentucky.
- Complete, maintain, and submit a minimum of six (6) hours of related training or education in each subsequent year.
· Must have or have had a primary diagnosis of substance use disorder (SUD), UD, SMI or COD and have received behavioral health services.
· Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable operating transportation.
· Excellent communication skills
· Basic computer skills
EEO/AA RESPONSIBILITIES: VBH Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunity is offered based on job qualifications regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran or victimization status.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $18
