Peer Support Specialist

Peer Support Specialist – Longview Treatment Center

Department: Clinical

Direct Report To: Clinical Manager

Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site, Non-Exempt

About the Role:

Under immediate supervision of the Clinical Managers, the Peer Support Specialist will

Provide client and family group sessions
Treat a selected caseload of female or mal clients suffering from behavioral health issues and addiction
Lead peer group programming and participate in multi-disciplinary treatment
Why Hickory Recovery?

Hickory Recovery is setting the benchmark in mental health care, especially for those facing acute challenges or dealing with co-occurring disorders. Our focus is on

Delivering personalized, top tier care that fosters healing and improves wellbeing
Ensuring every individual has access to the best possible support and treatment
Our Mission is to provide high quality, acute care to adults struggling with mental health issues or mental health co-occurring disorders. It’s Hickory’s primary goal to offer expert treatment for all we serve.

What We Offer:

401k
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
PTO
Vision insurance
Career development
Mental health days
Holiday pay
Job Qualifications:

Associates or Bachelor level degree in Psychology, social work, or related field program
Peer Support Certification from an AHCCS recognized training program
At least two years prior experience in a behavioral healthcare setting preferred
Requires knowledge of the impact of the disease process and human behavior
Completion of CPR and CPI within first 30 days of employment
Schedule flexibility, holiday, and weekend rotation is REQUIRED
Must hold a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation

Key Responsibilities:

Assists Clinical Director with budget expectations of the Department
Responsible for case management activities on all shifts including weekends
Submits timely repair and maintenance requisitions when identified
Recruits and interviews potential new hires
Submits programming supply requests to Clinical Director
Adheres to DMHA and Life Safety regulations
Adheres to Joint Commission Requirements
Reports safety hazards to supervisor or Executive Director
Preforms appropriate hand hygiene throughout the shift
Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately
Completes nontherapeutic group sessions
Monitors and tracks group attendance and participation
Documents group notes in the EMR timely and sufficiently
Reports group notes and concerns to Clinical Manager
Connects with Clients and teaches coping techniques maintains a good repour with clients and other team members effectively refers clients to support group