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Mental Health Peer Support Specialist

Keystone Human Services
place Harrisburg, 17120
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Coping Skills
ECT
Individuals
Peer Support
Home Health/In-home

About Job

Keystone Mental Health Services is currently seeking Peer Support Specialists to join our team of professionals in making a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors and the community.

The Peer Support Specialist performs peer support services by providing education, support, and opportunities for adults with mental illness. This position role models competency in recovery and ongoing coping skills and provides assistance with skill development and resource awareness and utilization.

The Perks:

  • $19.00/hour
  • Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, and more
  • Generous paid time off program
  • Extensive training and learning opportunities
  • Career development and advancement

Minimum Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Peer Support Specialist Certification
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Able to read, interpret and apply policies, plans and regulations
  • Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and able to learn other software as needed
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Daily access to privately maintained and insured vehicle depending on work location
  • Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including motor vehicle record and criminal background checks

Keystone Human Services prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

Coping Skills

Age Groups

Adults

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Peer Support

Settings

Home Health/In-home
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