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Peer Support Specialist

Horizon House
place Philadelphia, 19019
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Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field,  Peer Specialist

Qualifications:
  • A person who is self identified as having met the criteria for serious mental illness as defined in the Mental Health Bulletin
(OMH-94-04) who utilizes or has utilized mental health and/or co-occurring services and has been trained and certified to
help her/his peer identify and achieve specific self-determined goals.
  • Must be a Certified Peer Specialist – certified by a PA State approved entity
  • Demonstrates knowledge of recovery/wellness principles and ability to model and mentor the recovery process and
demonstrate effective coping skills
  • A high school diploma or GED
  • At least one year of paid or volunteer work; or any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the
level of knowledge, skill and ability required.
  • Ability to establish supporting trusting relationships with people with mental illnesses and respect for peoples’ rights and
personal preferences is essential.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a focused interdisciplinary team.
Scope:
  • Frequent interactions with peers who are at different stages of recovery.
  • May be required to assist with crisis intervention in emergency situations in an ancillary/supportive role educating and
supporting peers in the development and implementation of WRAP and Advanced Directives.
  • Light lifting and/or carrying, not to exceed 25 lbs.
  • Local travel required.
  • Flexibility in scheduling and available to do 24-hour on-call coverage.

Experience

Required
  • At least one year of paid or volunteer work; or any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required.

Education

Required
  • High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required
  • Cert Peer Specialist
  • Driver's license

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Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

Coping Skills

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Peer Support

Settings

Private Practice
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Home Health/In-home
Military