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Form of workDo you have experience in mental health and addiction and want to help others? We want you and your experience!
Seeking passionate individuals with mental health or addiction who want to work in community mental health.
Instill hope in others by sharing your recovery story. Peer Recovery Support staff are vital members of the behavioral health team.
Tasks include: teaching and mentoring on the value of every individual’s recovery experience, teaching and supporting healthy living, modeling effective coping skills, assisting clients to articulate their personal goals for recovery, assisting clients in building social supports, and so much more.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary
- For community-based staff cell-phone stipend and travel reimbursement
- Recharge days for immediate use upon hire for full-time employees
- Paid Holidays
- Retirement 403(b) with employer contribution
- Educational and Training stipend
- Onsite CEU’s and trainings
- Medical, dental and vision insurance options
- Flexible spending accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care Expenses
- Zero card benefits available
- MDLive (company paid)
- Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
EOE Statement: NorthCare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Must be COVID 19 vaccinated and follow CDC guidelines regarding COVID vaccination and Boosters.
QualificationsCandidate/employee must meet the ODMHSAS criteria for Peer Recovery Support Specialist, which requires a high school diploma or GED, knowledge in the area of mental health recovery and wellness and be a current or former consumer of mental health services. Must obtain ODMHSAS Peer Recovery Support Specialist within 60 days of hire, if not currently certified and complete annual continuing education requirements to maintain certification. Must obtain ODMHSAS Wellness Coach Certification within 60 days of hire, if not currently certified and complete annual continuing education requirements to maintain certification. Certification as a WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) facilitator preferred.
This position provides community-based services for 20 or more hours of a 40-hour work week or over 50% of the designated work week. A community setting is defined as any non-designated NorthCare Office. Community-based staff may be expected to provide services in a multitude of community settings, including but not limited to, a client’s home, in the community at a local venue or agency, outside in a confidential space, via telehealth or in the office. Staff who are considered Community Based may have limited access to onsite supervision and are expected to use critical thinking skills to ensure appropriate staffing of situations as they present. Staff who are Community Based are expected to travel to and from appointments and are required to have “business purposes” added to their auto insurance. Community based staff should have access to an internet hotspot to access technology while in the field. They are eligible for a phone and hotspot stipend. Community-based staff are considered essential workers and may be expected to work holidays/weekends/or during closures if required by their program.
This position requires a high degree of flexibility and efficiency. Must display proficiency in the MS Word processing software and intermediate general computer skills. Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate verbally with English-speaking clients. Employees must have excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be able to move about facilities freely. Casual professional dress is required with adherence to dress code requirements.
Must have access to reliable transportation. Local travel is required. Must possess and provide verification of valid Oklahoma driver’s license during employment with NorthCare. Must maintain and provide verification of current automobile liability insurance including uninsured motorist coverage. Must be COVID 19 vaccinated and follow CDC guidelines regarding COVID vaccination.
Must possess and maintain CPR, First Aid and Therapeutic Options certifications; or obtain within 30 days of employment with NorthCare. Must have and/or complete all NorthCare trainings within 30 days of employment with NorthCare. Must have TB test within 12 months prior to employment with NorthCare or obtain within 30 days of employment with NorthCare.
Every NorthCare employee is responsible for adhering to any and all laws, professional standards and ethical codes that apply to his/her/their job responsibilities.
