What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Peer Specialist position at PFH Preferred Family Healthcare?
Job Description:
Job Title: Certified Peer Specialist
Location: Springfield, Missouri
Department: Recovery Services
Company: Preferred Family Healthcare or Burrell Behavioral Health (company subject to availability)
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Job Summary:
As a Certified Peer Support Specialist, you'll team up with mental health professionals to offer assistance and guidance to individuals on their recovery journeys. Drawing from your personal recovery experience, ignite clients' spirits, extend emotional backup, and assist them in crafting winning strategies. Collaborate with the treatment team, family members, and community organizations to ensure comprehensive care and support for our cherished clients.
The Certified Peer Support Specialist position offers…
- All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package- A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more
- Telemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits
- Employee Assistance Program– 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
- Paid Time Off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
- Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement
Key Responsibilities:
- Share your personal recovery story to inspire and motivate clients
- Provide emotional support and validation to clients
- Help clients identify their strengths and personal resources to aid in their recovery
- Collaborate with the treatment team to develop individualized treatment plans
- Assist clients in setting goals and imagining future possibilities
- Provide information about community resources and services
- Attend community activities with clients and/or accompany them to appointments
- Maintain accurate records and reports of client progress and activities
Education and/or Experience Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Valid driver's license commendable recent driving record
Required License/Certification:
- Certified Missouri Peer Specialist (must have completed the certification program)
- More information on obtaining certification as a Peer Specialist: https://mopeerspecialist.com
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.
Preferred Family Healthcare is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
