Claratel Behavioral Health
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
The Peer Support Specialist provides recovery-focused psycho-educational interventions and manages a caseload to support individuals with severe mental illnesses. They are responsible for documenting progress, coordinating care, and facilitating community integration outings.
Candidates must hold a Georgia Certified Peer Specialist (CPS-MH) certification and have at least 6 months of experience in adult mental health. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with proficiency in computer skills and electronic medical records.
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.
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. Pre-employment drug screening and successful completion of a criminal history background check is required. Claratel Behavioral Health participates in E-Verify (Company ID: 226305) Claratel Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates who may require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law to perform the essential functions of this job are encouraged to contact Human Resources at hrhelp@claratel.org.
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