What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Peer Support Specialist position at Physician Alliance for Mental Health?
Program: Community Support Team
Job Responsibilities:
- Serves as an active member of the CST, participates in team meetings, and provides input into the person-centered planning process.
- Guides and encourages beneficiaries to take responsibility for and actively participate in their own recovery.
- Assists the beneficiary with self-determination and decision-making.
- Models recovery values, attitudes, beliefs, and personal action to encourage wellness and resilience.
- Teaches and promotes self-advocacy to the beneficiary.
- Supports and empowers the beneficiary to exercise his/her legal rights within the community.
- Provides psychoeducation as indicated in the PCP.
- Assists with crisis interventions.
- Assists the Team Lead with behavioral and substance use disorder interventions.
- Assists with the development of relapse prevention and disease management strategies.
- Participates in the initial development, implementation, and ongoing revision of the PCP.
- Communicates the beneficiary’s progress and the effectiveness of the strategies and interventions to the Team Lead as outlined in the PCP.
Education/Experience Requirements:
-High School Diploma or equivalent
-Must be a NC Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) in NC
-At least one year of experience working with Adult MH population
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person