If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!
The Certified Peer Support Specialist / CPSS is a part of a clinical team that provides crisis intervention and support for individuals that are experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis in the Behavioral Health Urgent Care facility. The CPSS provides Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP), systems and resource advocacy, 1:1 and group recovery-related activities, and pre/post crisis support. MUST have completed Peer Support Certification and hold a CPSS in NC
The Certified Peer Support Specialist / CPSS is part of a clinical team that provides triage, assessment, and de-escalation interventions for individuals experiencing a behavioral crisis. The team develops community-based linkages to care and conducts referrals to higher levels of care as needed. The Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC) offers walk-in services to anyone in the community and partners closely with emergency services and law enforcement to reduce utilization of emergency departments and jails. The BHUC operates 24/7/365, serves adults and children, regardless of insurance. The Certified Peer Support Specialist / CPSS provides support to individuals with Behavioral Health Issues, including mental health crises and detox. Interventions are strength-based and focused on promoting recovery, symptom reduction, increased coping skills, and achievement of the highest level of functioning in the community.
Pay:
Schedule: Multiple shifts and schedules available.
Job Responsibilities
- Modeling effective coping and self-help techniques to individuals
- Providing empowerment skills and support in successful recovery living
- Assisting individuals in finding resources, advising of processes, and encouraging follow through with proposed resolutions, locating social activities, or provide other assistance as needed
- Leading peer support groups with individuals served
- Supporting/assisting individuals in daily decision making and resolution of minor problems
- Facilitating social opportunities in the community
- Fostering development of healthy relationships by encouraging participation in community activities
- Sharing personal story of recovery and resilience to instill hope
Position Requirements:
- Must be a Certified Peer Support Specialist in NC or PA
- 1 year experience working with individuals with behavioral health issues preferred
- Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation
Pre-employment screening:
- Complete criminal background
- Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
- Drug testing
- Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
- Proof of employment history or references (if required)
- Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.
We offer the following benefits to employees:
- Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
- Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
- Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
- Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
- 401(k) retirement savings program
- Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
- Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
- Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits