Peer Support Specialist

Description

Marvelous Counseling & Therapy, PLLC provides a range of therapeutic services to meet the need of our clients and their families. Our goal is early evaluation and treatment, resulting in a positive impact and life success for our clients. Marvelous Counseling & Therapy, PLLC is credentialed and contracted with Texas Medicaid to provide home and community-based mental health services.

Marvelous Counseling & Therapy, PLLC is currently looking for passionate people looking to help serve families and communities one client at a time. Our goal is to reach and motivate families to maximize their potential to live a MARVELOUS life!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting to the Behavior & Mental Health Support Coordinator, the Peer Support Specialist delivers mental health care services and programs to the community at large by performing and providing the following services in a professional manner and in a professional atmosphere:

• Maintain confidential records in relation to the client's treatment

• Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, to help them develop insight within themselves and current/ future relationships

• Collect information through interviews, observations, and/or tests

• Encourage clients to aid in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes

• Develop and implement treatment plans based on experience and knowledge

• Fill out and maintain progress notes for the applicant in an accurate and timely manner

• Evaluate the client's physical and mental condition according to the client's information

• Refer clients to other community resources if needed

• Act as a client advocate in regard to emergency crisis situations

• Modify treatment for the client in accordance with changes in the client’s status

• Support systems i.e.family to assist in understanding the client’s behavior

• Monitor client use of medication if applicable

• Plan or organize programs of work, study, recreation, or social activities for clients

• Learn about new advances in the Qualified Mental Health Professional field by attending seminars, courses, and/or conferences.

• Must pass and maintain all Center-mandated trainings.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish) plus

• Good spelling and grammar skills.

• Ability to write progress notes according to standards, assessments, brief mental status exams, memos, letters, various complex reports and miscellaneous other documents with acceptable spelling and grammar.

• Computer skilled in the use of technology with Microsoft Office and all Google applications.

• High School Diploma

• Driver's License (Required)

Salary: $13-$17 p/h

Salary : $13 - $17