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Peer Support Specialist (State Certified)

Armada Recovery
place Akron, 44302
local_atm $17 - $22 an hour
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
ECT
Individuals
Peer Support
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Home Health/In-home

About Job

Job description

MUST POSSESS A CERTIFIED PEER RECOVERY SUPPORTER LICENSE

11am -7pm or 12pm- 8pm

Duties

  • Must possess Peer Support Certification
  • Valid Drivers License
  • Provide support and guidance to individuals facing behavioral health challenges
  • Conduct motivational interviewing and peer support sessions to assist clients in making positive changes
  • Assist with crisis management and intervention when necessary
  • Collaborate with other licensed professionals, such as social workers and mental health counselors, to develop comprehensive treatment plans
  • Utilize knowledge of addiction and mental health techniques to support clients in their recovery journey
  • Offer mentoring and guidance to individuals seeking to improve their overall well-being

Qualifications

  • Must possess Peer Support Certification
  • High school diploma/GED or a degree in a related field (e.g., case management, social work, psychology, counseling)
  • Experience working in behavioral health or related field preferred
  • Strong understanding of collaborative interventions and management techniques
  • Knowledge of motivational interviewing and behavioral health theories
  • Familiarity with addictions and mental health principles
  • Ability to work effectively within a team and collaborate with other professionals
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Compassionate and empathetic approach to supporting individuals in need

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Schedule:


  • 4 hour shift

  • 8 hour shift

  • Choose your own hours

  • Monday to Friday

  • Weekends as needed


Work Location: In person

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Peer Support

Settings

Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Home Health/In-home