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Form of workCorrectHealth currently has an exciting full-time day shift opportunity to join our growing team as an Peer Support Specialist in Savannah, GA ! Behavioral Health experience and Peer Support Certification preferred!
CorrectHealth is a multi-disciplinary medical organization that provides high quality, cost-effective, comprehensive healthcare inside the walls of correctional facilities. The foundation of our company was established by a group of talented ER professionals. Brick by brick, we have been building our company from the ground up. In doing so, we have developed the right way - the "Correct Way" as we like to call it - of providing correctional healthcare.
Currently, CorrectHealth provides high quality, cost-effective, comprehensive healthcare services inside the walls of more than 40 correctional facilities throughout Georgia and Louisiana.
This is a rewarding opportunity to share your successful recovery walk with mental health patients in an earlier phase of their recovery journey. You will work in a safe, therapeutic, environment with individuals receiving treatment designed to restore them to competency so they can move through the criminal justice process in a timely manner. As a Peer Support Specialist you will provide support, advocacy, and information for individuals with mental illness in a forensic setting.
Job Summary:
- Serve as a role model for recovery using your lived experience as a tool for helping others achieve their recovery goals and competency.
- Provide encouragement, support, and hope during the recovery journey.
- Promote personal responsibility, empowerment, and self-determination.
- Assist in the development and teaching of problem-solving techniques.
- Assist in identifying patient strengths and barriers.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
- Assist in promoting adherence to treatment plans.
- Reinforce lessons/education regarding their mental health diagnosis, medication, legal process, and overall skill building.
- Additional duties as identified by the treatment team.
Preference is given to individuals with a Peer Support Certification. Must adhere to the Certified Peer Specialist Code of Ethics.
Join our growing CorrectHealth family by finding your place in a dynamic work environment that offers competitive pay and excellent benefits, such as Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance. We also offer a comprehensive Retirement Plan, paid time off, and a variety of other great benefits.
CorrectHealth, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is a certified Drug-Free Workplace.
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