BHCC CLINICAL - Peer Specialist

Legacy Behavioral Health Services Human Resources•Valdosta, GA

About The Position

Legacy Behavioral Health Services is hiring individuals with a passion for making a difference in their community! We are seeking a Peer Specialist to work in our Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC) in Valdosta, Georgia. Under general supervision of peer services and dedicated program, provides peer support services to program in the form of group facilitation and one-on-one peer support. Performs a wide range of tasks to assist peers in regaining control over their own lives and over their recovery process including advocacy, providing resources to connect with other peers, WRAP plan development, and use of lived experience and personal recovery story. Functions as a role model of maintaining recovery and ongoing utilization of wellness and recovery tools. Monitors peer progress towards treatment goals. Extensive documentation required; accurately charts services and peer progress. Participates in staffing/planning sessions and offers a Peer perspective on treatment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Associate Degree in field of human services preferred
Eligible for Certification as a Peer Specialist or Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist by the state of Georgia and obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
Must have a good working knowledge of computers, including Microsoft Office.
Utilizes discretion in handling the organization’s confidential information and consumer-protected information.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Must have a valid driver’s license
Must have a Mental Health and/or Substance Use Diagnosis
Must have received at least one year of active treatment and currently be receiving only maintenance treatment (psychiatrist, therapy, and support groups such as AA, NA)
Must be in recovery, clean and sober, for at least 2 years
No incarceration or law enforcement involvement in the last 2 years
Must be able to provide 2 letters of recommendation from someone who has had an impact on your recovery (mental health specialist, natural support, law enforcement official, etc.)

Responsibilities

Provides peer support services to program in the form of group facilitation and one-on-one peer support
Performs a wide range of tasks to assist peers in regaining control over their own lives and over their recovery process including advocacy, providing resources to connect with other peers, WRAP plan development, and use of lived experience and personal recovery story.
Functions as a role model of maintaining recovery and ongoing utilization of wellness and recovery tools.
Monitors peer progress towards treatment goals.
Accurately charts services and peer progress.
Participates in staffing/planning sessions and offers a Peer perspective on treatment.

Benefits

Health Insurance- We offer top-quality and affordable State of Georgia insurance benefits to all full-time employees. We have several options are available with Blue Cross Blue Shield and United Healthcare
Flexible Benefits- We offer Group Term Life, Dependent Life, Accidental Death, Short, and Long Term Disability, Dental, Vision, Legal Insurance, Long Term Care, Medical/Dependent Care Spending Accounts, and Specified Critical Illness insurance
Competitive pay- We offer competitive compensation that is regularly compared to the market and factor in comparable work experience and education
Retirement- We offer two retirement plans a 401k with a 3% match after one year of employment and a 457
Employee Assistance Program- We offer EAP services to all full-time and part-time employees. EAP services include legal assistance, financial consultations, access to work-life specialists, and up to 4 counseling session

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