Peer Specialist - ABH
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Job Description
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POSITION SUMMARY
Reports To: Unit Director
Trainings: Annual, Effective 1/21 BLS Required existing incumbents with Heart Saver First Aid CPR/AED, will be required to renew with BLS, all new hires effective this same date, are required to have BLS within 90 days from date of hire or transfer.
CPI required within 90 days of hire or transfer. MHA Training within one year from date of transfer or hire date.
Career Development: Peer Specialist Case Manager Therapist
Position Summary: This position will provide supportive services including advocacy, support, and coaching in skills related to behavioral health needs. Completes all required educational interventions while engaging clients. Determines social service needs and coordinates care.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Completes all required educational interventions
Engages clients in a warm and empowering manner. Utilizes a person first approach to interactions and interventions with clients
Determines social service needs of clients
Responds bedside and to the emergency department to support clients
Assists clients with linkage to services in the community, such as: financial assistance, medical assistance, transportation, etc.
Coordinates clients behavioral health and medical care
Performs outreach and engagement of clients to increase adherence
Assists clients with scheduling of appointments for behavioral health and medical care
Shares personal lived experience with clients to help facilitate and support behavioral health needs
Works collaboratively with hospital team around care for the client and discharge planning
Assists with wellness prevention interventions
Assists with maintaining compliance with DMHAS, Joint Commission, and SAMHSA contract requirements
Completes documentation within the electronic medical record systems in a timely manner
Establishes and maintains positive community supports
Maintains compliance with the DMHAS licensing regulations including the confidentiality of drug and alcohol clients
Participates in treatment team conferences to support best practices
Models and support clients and staff in health and wellness activities and with using healthy coping skills
Participates in assigned meetings, staff development
Minimal Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or GED. Associates degree in behavioral health field preferred.
Experience: Peer position requires that the applicant self-declare past or current treatment for behavioral health. Minimum 2 years of continuous, active recovery required. Understands and support a trauma-informed system of care. Experience with illness management & recovery (IMR) and motivational interviewing (MI) preferred. Valid Drivers License required. Excellent computer skills required. Strong verbal and written communication skills required. Self-direction and flexibility required to meet the needs of administration and management. Sensitivity to a culturally diverse client population and workplace required. Supports and validates individual differences to create a harmonious work environment. Supports the organizations mission to create a healthier community.
Equipment Use: Computer, copier, facsimile
The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position
Total Rewards at AtlantiCare
At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
Retirement Planswith employer contributions
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Tuition Reimbursementto support your educational goals
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)for healthcare and dependent care
Wellness Programsto help you thrive
Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more
Benefitsofferings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.
Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.
"Apply Now- Job Identification10-39238
- Job CategoryBehavioral Health
- Job ShiftDay
- Pay Range$16.64 - $23.30 per hour
- Holidays RequiredYes
- Weekends RequiredYes
- Hrs Per Week37.5
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision InsuranceRetirement Plans with employer contributionsShort-Term & Long-Term Disability CoverageLife & Accidental Death & Dismemberment InsuranceTuition Reimbursement to support your educational goalsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent careWellness Programs to help you thriveVoluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more
Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.
Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.
Pay Transparency In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law" in impacted states, which mandate employers to list salary ranges in job advertisements and promotions.
AtlantiCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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