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Form of workAbout River Edge Behavioral Health
Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups.
CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST - BIBB COUNTY
About River Edge Behavioral Health
Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The full continuum of River Edge Behavioral Health services provides state-of-the-art treatment and support services for more than 13,000 children, youth, families, and adults annually, who experience mental illness, addiction, co-occurring disorders or developmental disabilities.
River Edge offers behavioral health outpatient services to adults in Bibb County experiencing mental health and substance use challenges. Therefore, we are seeking dedicated healthcare providers to join our team of professionals in the delivery of recovery-oriented services.
CPS Leads peer support clients in engaging and dynamic group tasks and topics. As a Group Leader you will be required to complete all group documentation the same day as service provided. THE SPECIFIC SERVICES OFFERED, INCLUDING WHETHER THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED DIRECTLY OR BY REFERRAL WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
- Communication activities
- Cultural activities
- Vocational pursuits
- Development of work attitudes
- Employment activities
- Volunteerism
- Educational and training activities
- Development of living skills
- Health and wellness promotion
- Orientation, mobility and destination training
- Access and utilization of public transportation
- Skill identification
- WRAP planning
- Well-being identification
- Employment activities
- Hygiene skills
- Stress Management
- Mind/Body Exercises
- Symptom identification and management
- Decision making strategies
- Community living skills
- Monthly Productivity Requirement based on work site
Responsibilities:
- Applicant must hold a valid Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Certification or obtain Certification.
- A CPS is defined as someone with lived experience who is able to utilize self-disclosure in there day to day activities of facilitating for a group of Adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
Qualifications Needed (education and/or experience):
Preferred requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in psychology or other relevant social work discipline.
- 2 years' experience working with MH population
- Experience in working with/dealing with the public
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
All applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.
If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.
Other details
- Job Family Clinician, Non-Licensed
- Job Function Non-Managerial
- Pay Type Hourly
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