Peer Support Specialist

Summary:

Provides support for medical services by assisting with treatment plans; treatment plan reviews; patient assistance programs; IDP, outcomes; authorization overrides; follow-ups, State paperwork and referrals. Conducts face-to-face visits; handles medical service related telephone calls with individuals receiving medical outpatient mental health services. The Peer Support Specialist also provides the consumer perspective to recovery and empowers the client.

1. Triages phone calls and provides community resource information as well as supportive counseling
2. Conducts screening & assessments and provides intervention services
3. Complete required state and intake paperwork
4. Assists in the completion of client admission and orientation procedures and documentation.
5. Initiates and/or responds to collateral individuals per treatment plan, policies and procedure
6. Communicates a Welcoming Expectation to the client; demonstrates empathic listening and compassion, and establishes a hopeful connection, in the process of collecting supporting information.
7. Engages individuals and families in the crisis planning process using evidenced based practices including Motivational Interviewing
8. Coordinates psychiatric face to face or telehealth appointments with prescriber
9. Coordinate with doctor and participates in medical treatment planning and reviews; consults with each patient concerning attainment of treatment plan goals and objectives.
10. Order medications as requested by medical staff/doctor
11. Maintains medication inventory
12. Records/maintains medication samples and IDP
13. Assists clients with medications, prescription assistance plans or IDP
14. Provides after hours crisis services on a rotation schedule
15. Conducts home visits
16. Interacts with management to gather and provide information
17. Provides recovery support through coaching and mentoring services to clients as assigned
18. Provides support by identifying potential 12 step groups appropriate for each client and/or member of the family which is noted in family treatment plan
19. May attend 12 step meetings with clients
20. Acts as an appropriate role model for clients and acts as a client advocate
21. Responds to clients questions in a timely manner
22. Participates in multidisciplinary staff meetings
23. Completes all documentation (including signature when necessary), on client status and behavior, per policies and procedures, and individual treatment plans
24. Completes daily Service Activity Log as requested
25. Works effectively / closely with Case Managers to assist in the coordination of client services.
26. Assists clients in making appropriate transportation arrangements as needed.
27. Contacts assigned clients on a weekly basis if absent or de-compensating.
28. Makes referrals for services as needed
29. Investigates and uses factual data for problem-solving client and / or staff related conflicts
30. Back up front office/reception. Assist with scheduling appointments, super bills/payments, answering phones.
31. Complete and comply with Request for records
32. Responsible for maintaining the patient's chart in compliance with State, CARF, Medicaid, and other rules and standards.
33. Attend and participate in training activities, staff meetings, and supervisory sessions.

• Education:
  • Minimum High School Diploma
  • Must hold a current Peer Certification as CPPS and/or CPRS from Florida Certification Board or must be able to obtain certification within 6 months of employment.
• Experience:
  • Training and or Experience in Crisis Intervention Preferred
  • Familiarity with Monroe county
  • Minimum of 1 year recovery from addiction and actively involved in a recovery program
  • Required one year Medical Office experience, preferred six months Mental Health/Substance Abuse background
  • Ability to meet requirements of Monroe County Sheriffs Office background check
  • CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test.
  • Ability to provide an Affidavit of Good Moral Character
  • Clearance in Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Criminal Records Checks, as required.

During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

WestCare is an Equal Opportunity Drug Free Work Place Employer. Employment at WestCare is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, pre-employment physical and criminal background check.