PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

UHS•Philadelphia, PA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Located on a 27-acre wooded campus, Fairmount Behavioral Health System is a peaceful, therapeutic environment for patients and families. Fairmount is a major regional resource for children, adolescents and adults who have psychiatric and behavioral problems as well as alcohol and drug dependency needs. The spacious campus borders Fairmount Park in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia. With one of the leading alcohol and drug detox and rehab programs in Philadelphia, Fairmount is the provider of choice for individuals requiring specialized co-occurring psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment. We are currently seeking a per diem Certified Peer Specialist to join our team. The Certified Peer Specialist provides quality direct patient care to individuals with behavioral/mental health illnesses and chemical dependency disorders. Primary responsibilities include group and individual education, provide ongoing peer support, teach and promote self-advocacy and recovery based/trauma informed principles, function as an integral member of treatment team.

Requirements

Master’s degree in divinity, or graduate of accredited seminary or school of Theology at a graduate level, or related field required.
1-3 years working with people in recovery from mental health disorders
Minimum of 2 units Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) required (200 hours of structured group and individual education).

Nice To Haves

Board Certified Pastoral Counselor (CpastC) or Certified Clinical Pastoral Therapist (CCPT) or Licensed Pastoral Counselor (LPC) from the American Association of Pastoral Counselors preferred.
License and/or Certification must be in good standing with the American Association of Pastoral Counselors preferred.