Peer Specialist
Claratel Behavioral Health
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- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Contractor, Temporary
- Posted
- Oct 10
- 9 days ago
Career path
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About the company
Claratel Behavioral Health
Mental health care · 501 to 1,000 employees
What you'll do
- Provides recovery-oriented groups, care coordination, skills training, referrals, and support with recovery plans.
- Advocates for individuals, documents contacts, uses electronic medical records, and transports participants on community outings.
What you need
- Requires Georgia CPS-MH certification, 6 months of CPS experience in adult mental health, and a high school diploma or GED.
- Requires computer and care coordination skills, interpersonal skills, and completion of agency-required training.
- Education: a high school diploma or a professional certificate
Key skills
CPS-MHTeaching basic group skillsCare coordination skillsProficient computer skillsStrong interpersonal skillsDefensive driving course
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JOB SUMMARY:
The Peer Support Specialist is an integral part of the Peer Support Program, which provides recovery-focused services to individuals with severe, persistent mental illnesses. Under general supervision, Peer Support Specialists provide psycho-educational skill-building groups/interventions to promote socialization, recovery, wellness, self-advocacy, daily living skills & development of natural/community supports.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Peer Support Specialist:
Prepares and provides recovery-oriented, psycho-educational groups;
Manages a caseload, provides consistent care coordination, skills training and referral completion;
Assists in evaluating progress, developing individual recovery plans & ensuring appropriate level of care;
Educates and advocates with family members and other caregivers to support individuals in their recovery;
Is a role model of recovery, flexibility, and professionalism;
Documents all contacts and complete individual daily progress notes;
Works cohesively with co-workers, site physicians, adult outpatient clinicians, administrative staff, agency administration, personal care home providers & family members;
Possesses basic computer skills & utilize electronic medical records daily;
Completes/passes agency-sponsored defensive driving course, as well as all other agency-required trainings;
Is responsible for transporting, via agency vehicle, program participants on community integration outings;
May require occasional weekend or adjusted hours due to program and community events;
Additional duties may be assigned by the Program Lead and/or Director, as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Certification as a peer specialist (CPS-MH) by the Georgia Certified Peer Specialist Project; 6 months experience working/volunteering in the capacity of CPS in adult mental health & with individuals diagnosed with severe, persistent mental illness; Competency in teaching basic group skills, understanding how to engage individuals in treatment & development of self-advocacy; Minimum of High School diploma or GED; Proficient computer skills to be able to use electronic medical records; Care coordination skills to assist individuals with accessing/linking to additional resources and/or services within the agency and/or community; Must have transportation to and from work, strong interpersonal skills & be a positive team player, ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds, & be a positive role model for persons served.
Working Conditions:
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. Primarily in clinic but does require some work in community during required program outings. May require occasional adjusted hours due to program and community events; Ability to use a computer, telephone, fax, copy and scanning machine.; Must complete and pass agency-sponsored defensive driving course, as well as all other agency-required trainings.