River Edge Behavioral Health
Location
Macon, Georgia
Provides paraprofessional social services to patients and families, including crisis intervention and treatment team participation. Prepares group lesson plans, maintains medical records, and performs case management duties.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a human service field and a valid Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) certification or the ability to obtain it within 12 months. Candidates must have personal experience with mental illness or addictive disease and be well-grounded in their recovery.
Provides a broad range of paraprofessional social services to patients/clients/consumers and their families, participates in treatment team planning, and performs crisis intervention. Assists in dealing with personal and social problems. May provide supportive counseling to consumers and families and/or serve as a liaison for social services. Prepares lesson plans for group topics, maintains medical records and documents daily group notes. Performs case management duties, and group skills training and refers clients to needed services and resources.
Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Worker, Criminal Justice or Human Service field. Applicant most hold a valid Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Certification or obtain certification within 12 months of employment. Minimum Training & Experience: Candidates must have a primary diagnosis of mental illness or a dual diagnosis of mental illness and addictive disease, and a willingness to identify themselves as a person with mental illness (current or former consumer of mental health services). Demonstrated strong reading comprehension and written communication skills, experience with leadership, advocacy, or governance, and be well grounded in your recovery (one year between diagnosis and application to the training). Must meet the minimum qualifications for Peer Specialist as defined by the DBHDD Peer Specialist Project and/or Consumer Health Network.
Applicant most hold a valid Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Certification or obtain certification within 12 months of employment.
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All qualified applicants will be considered. This position is subject to close once a satisfactory candidate pool has been identified. The hiring managers will contact only those selected for an interview. Applicants who are not selected will receive notification via email. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. Safe Working Environment We at River Edge believe every employee has a right to a safe work environment. Therefore, we recommend all employees frequently wash their hands, sanitizing common areas, to help keep staff and clients safe. Diversity and Inclusion River Edge Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, genetic make-up, disability, age, or veteran status. Drug-Free Workplace River Edge Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace with a longstanding commitment to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, all applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug screen. At Will Workplace Employment with River Edge Behavioral Health is at will. At-will means your employment relationship with River Edge Behavioral Health or Affordable Business Solution is for an indefinite period and is subject to termination by you or River Edge Behavioral Health, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time. River Edge Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: River Edge Behavioral Heath recruits qualified candidates for positions in its service area. It is the policy of River Edge Behavioral Health provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.
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