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About Elwyn
Elwyn Adult Behavioral Health Services fosters hope and recovery. We provide behavioral health services to improve the quality of life for individuals living with mental illness and addictions. Elwyn serves over 7,000 individuals across 6 states through a person-centered approach. The cornerstone of our success is Elwyn's deep and longstanding commitment to the principles of recovery and the inclusion of peers in the recovery process.
Elwyn has developed, trains in and utilizes the PRISMMODEL approach which is: Person-centered, Respectful, Individualized, Strength-based and Mission-driven.
Visit our website to learn more about our programs, job opportunities, and view a video about what it's like to be a part of the Elwyn team: www.fhr.net/join-our-team
About the Job
Elwyn is looking for a Certified Peer Support Specialist to provide psychiatric rehabilitation and resources as part of our Blended Case Management Program for individuals with serious and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorder. The Certified Peer Support Specialist works in conjunction with other staff to help facilitate client progress toward recovery-based treatment goals. Peer specialist interventions encompass all client life domains including physical and behavioral wellness, daily living support, relationship building, and vocational skills.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Why You Should Join Elwyn
We are committed as an organization to creating the best workplace experience for our employees and ensuring those that care for our clients are cared for. Elwyn offers a generous benefits package to all employees starting 30 days from the date of hire including health insurance through Aetna as well as free to low cost dental and vision coverage to employees and their dependents. Employees can also participate in a 403(b) program with a discretionary match contribution from Elwyn. We encourage excellence in the workplace with our "Making A Difference" employee recognition program which offers bonus compensation for those who go above and beyond in the workplace. Elwyn invests in its employees through a generous Tuition Reimbursement Program as well as a Master's degree incentive available to all employees working 30 or more hours weekly.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions.
Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.
Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, genetic information, disability status, military or veteran status, marital or family status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, and federal law.
About Elwyn
Elwyn Adult Behavioral Health Services fosters hope and recovery. We provide behavioral health services to improve the quality of life for individuals living with mental illness and addictions. Elwyn serves over 7,000 individuals across 6 states through a person-centered approach. The cornerstone of our success is Elwyn's deep and longstanding commitment to the principles of recovery and the inclusion of peers in the recovery process.
Elwyn has developed, trains in and utilizes the PRISMMODEL approach which is: Person-centered, Respectful, Individualized, Strength-based and Mission-driven.
Visit our website to learn more about our programs, job opportunities, and view a video about what it's like to be a part of the Elwyn team: www.fhr.net/join-our-team
About the Job
Elwyn is looking for a Certified Peer Support Specialist to provide psychiatric rehabilitation and resources as part of our Blended Case Management Program for individuals with serious and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorder. The Certified Peer Support Specialist works in conjunction with other staff to help facilitate client progress toward recovery-based treatment goals. Peer specialist interventions encompass all client life domains including physical and behavioral wellness, daily living support, relationship building, and vocational skills.
Responsibilities
- Integrate the PRISMMODEL for the effective treatment of serious and persistent mental illness
- Maintaining accurate clinical notes reflecting client needs, preferences, and actions
- Assisting with the development of treatment plans for clients which outline client needs, goals, and measurables
- Developing clinically informed and therapeutically beneficial relationships with program individuals
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED required
- Peer Specialist certification is required
Why You Should Join Elwyn
We are committed as an organization to creating the best workplace experience for our employees and ensuring those that care for our clients are cared for. Elwyn offers a generous benefits package to all employees starting 30 days from the date of hire including health insurance through Aetna as well as free to low cost dental and vision coverage to employees and their dependents. Employees can also participate in a 403(b) program with a discretionary match contribution from Elwyn. We encourage excellence in the workplace with our "Making A Difference" employee recognition program which offers bonus compensation for those who go above and beyond in the workplace. Elwyn invests in its employees through a generous Tuition Reimbursement Program as well as a Master's degree incentive available to all employees working 30 or more hours weekly.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions.
Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.
Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, genetic information, disability status, military or veteran status, marital or family status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, and federal law.
