Certified Peer Specialist - Mental Health

State of Georgia

Not specified, Georgia, USA
Base: 29,356; bonus/equity: not specified; benefit...
On-site
Assist with daily living activities
Observe and monitor client behavior
Provide basic skills training
The State of Georgia is seeking Certified Peer Specialists to assist individuals experiencing mental health and addiction challenges. The role focuses on providing direct support, facilitating psycho-educational groups, and ensuring compliance with treatment plans in various settings

Job Summary

  • At McIntosh Trail Community Service Board, we offer individuals experiencing symptoms associated with mental illness, addictive disease and/or developmental disability the hope for optimal functioning and recovery by providing quality behavioral health services and supports.
  • Provides training of basic personal and social skills, simple academics, or work skills to consumers/students in a hospital, residence, group home, workshop, or supported employment environment.
  • Complete group notes on everyone’s caseload in an accurate, concise, and timely manner.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The State of Georgia is seeking Certified Peer Specialists to assist individuals experiencing mental health and addiction challenges. The role focuses on providing direct support, facilitating psycho-educational groups, and ensuring compliance with treatment plans in various settings.

Salary

Base: 29,356; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • assist with daily living activities
  • observe and monitor client behavior
  • provide basic skills training
  • facilitate psycho-educational groups
  • monitor peer-led groups
  • complete accurate group notes

Nice-to-have

  • hope for optimal functioning and recovery
  • provide structure in groups
  • demonstrate competence in direct service
  • follow through on treatment plans

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Certified Peer Specialist Addictive Diseases certification
  • Two (2) years of job-related experience
  • One (1) year of experience at lower level
  • Valid Georgia’s Driver’s License (some positions)

Work Rights

Not specified

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