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Centerstone of Indiana, Inc.
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist CCBHC
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What they do
A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
$34,938 / year median in Indiana
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Centerstone is among the nation's leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people's lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!
JOB DESCRIPTION
SUMMARYOF POSITION
The Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) assists clients with articulating personal goals for recovery; assisting participants in determining reasonable and holistic steps in recovery; and identifying barriers to recovery goals. A PRS will assist individuals in identifying personal strengths in daily living and recovery skills. In addition, a PRS will teach participants problem solving skills, how to identify and combat negative self-talk, how to build social supports, and how to self-advocate. PRS will intervene, coordinate and provide connection to care as directed by the clinical team. PRS will complete screens/assessments and evidence protocols as trained and supported through Centerstone.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Verbalize understanding of what recovery means and articulate it to others. Assist clients with identifying personal strengths in daily living and recovery skills. Assist staff in identifying program elements that are supportive or barriers to recovery. Facilitate evidence based protocols, safety plans, complete screens and risk assessments as trained. Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to partner with Centerstone programs and community partners. Coordinate and assist with crisis intervention/ connection to care. Coordinate referrals to inpatient, residential behavioral health/mental health/substance treatment. Transport clients to appointments and to access resources.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to meet communication requirements of certification. Basic computer literacy is required.QUALIFICATIONS
Education Level Must be 18 years of age or older, have lived experience receiving mental health, substance use or gambling treatment. High school diploma or equivalent. Years of Experience Minimum of one year of recovery. Experience within the criminal justice system preferred. Certification/Licensure Must have a valid driver's license and proof of insurance. PRS Certification is required. Must be able to verify completion of state-approved training program and passing score on certification exam. Requirements of the certification which include: Lived Experience with Mental Illness/ Substance Use or Gambling Disorder Willing to share personal recovery story to assist others Assist clients in determining reasonable and holistic steps moving into recovery and identifying barriers to recovery goalsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Standing- 20% Sitting
- 80% Squatting
- Occasional Kneeling
- Occasional Bending
- Occasional Driving
- Occasional Lifting
- Occasional
DISCLAIMER
The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.Time Type:
Full timePay Range:
$16.50- 23.