Behavioral Health Peer Support Provider

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Paid Time Off

The Peer Support Provider will provide direct patient care to behavioral health clients to ensure the safety and well-being of clients and staff.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age
• Must possess a valid Arizona Driver’s License
• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, with flexibility, and within prescribed deadlines
• Basic computer skills

CPR/First Aid Certification

Must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card or apply for an Arizona fingerprint clearance card (Level 1) within 7 working days of assuming role.

Prior knowledge and experience of substance abuse disorders

*minimum of one year of sobriety for those in recovery

Essential Functions

Demonstrates Mind Healing & Wellness Center’s mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with the clients, staff, all stakeholders, and our community.

Attends and completes all assigned training, clinical supervision and scheduled staff meetings.

Employees will receive performance appraisals/evaluations after ninety (90) days and annually thereafter.

Job Duties

Serves as a live experienced expert, mentor, teacher, and advocate.

Provides supportive services to adults recovering from alcohol and drug addiction individually and in group settings; these may include and are not limited to peer support/ mentoring, case management, community/service referral, education, living skills training, outreach, employment assistance and relationship skills training.

Providing support could include: Teaching independence (autonomy), focus and identify a person’s strengths, listen to peoples experiences, role model that people can recover and be healthy, encourage people to succeed, and teach recovery.

Reads and implements client treatment plans under the supervision of the appropriate supervisor.

All services are to be delivered within the scope of Mind Healing & Wellness Center and the peer support specialist’s personal skills and knowledge. In addition, all services are to be delivered under the supervision of the appropriate supervisor and the Clinical Director.

• Recognizes, prevents, and responds to client crisis situations.
• Assists clients in accessing community services and resources.
• Records and documents client information in compliance with organizational standards.
• Protects client rights and confidentiality.
• Recognizes and respects cultural differences.
• Demonstrates ethical behavior toward all client, staff and community stakeholders.
• Practices and role-models positive mental hygiene and the use of recovery tools to ensure overall personal RECOVERY.
• Participates in weekly supervision.
• Completes all assigned training
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.