Peer Specialist - Urgent Care Mental Health

Peer Specialist - Urgent Care Mental Health Cherry Hill, NJ Job Details Full-time $19.25 an hour 15 hours ago Benefits Dental insurance Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Client onboarding Bachelor of Science Greeting customers Driver's License Bachelor's degree Driving Working with individuals with mental health conditions Entry level Full Job Description Join our team today and immerse yourself in a rewarding career for years to come! As a Peer Specialist, you will assist adults who need immediate help with symptoms of mental illness in an Emergency Room Alternative program that strives to assist individuals with building and reinforcing coping skills and support networks. This program emphasizes wellness and recovery principals to not only assist individuals through their current crisis but future challenges as well.

Schedule:

Full-time; 40 hours; Monday - Friday with one evening shift per week 11:30AM to 8:00PM; Saturday 8:30AM-5:00PM (Saturday is rotating shift and is worked in lieu of working a weekday shift.)

Salary:

$19.25/hr.

Responsibilities:

Initiate documentation for new program consumers Welcome clients and orient them to the program Escort consumers to community-based appointments

Benefits:

Competitive base salary Medical and dental insurance Vision plan Retirement plan Flexible spending plans

EXCELLENT

time benefits for qualified positions! Opportunity for personal and career growth, including supervision towards professional licensure for eligible candidates Team-oriented environment - we practice the FISH!

Philosophy Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in the mental health field; In addition to BA/BS degree, must also possess experience as a consumer of mental health services and demonstrate volunteer or paid experience working with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness. Valid Driver's License in good standing All positions require a valid driver's license in good standing, and pre-employment drug screening. Oaks Integrated Care considers applicants for all positions without regard to: race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; sexual orientation; marital or veteran status; the presence of a medical condition, genetic information or handicap, unrelated to performing the tasks of the job; or any other legally protected status.