Peer Support/Mentor

Peer Support/Mentor
Why Psynergy Programs?
At Psynergy, we know that together, we achieve more!
Psynergy Programs (psynergy.org) sets itself apart as the destination-of-choice for residential treatment of chronic mental illness in the state of California. In partnership with twenty-six Counties and Behavioral Health Departments across California, Psynergy provides rehabilitation and specialty mental health services to individuals afflicted with complex and chronic mental illness. We do this in an enriched residential environment where through support, skill-building and treatment clients have created thriving environments and communities of care. Our adjoining outpatient clinics provide and support the highest levels of service to our clients.
We are looking for exceptional team members who can help us build and maintain the highest standards of care in both residential and clinical treatment! Come meet our team!
About You
We are seeking someone who provides highly individualized services and promotes self-determination and decision-making. Building trust and relationships with out clients, resulting in encouraging continued growth and recovery as well as a valuable tool for the overall treatment of our clients.
You will need:
• Full Vaccination against COVID-19 – CA required
• High school diploma – required
• Bachelor degree - preferred
• We compensate you for your accomplishments and talents! Other qualifications, certifications, degrees including AA, BA earns you more $$ so let us know! – preferred
• Great attitude – required
• A good driving record and be at least 25 years of age (per insurance policy) - required
• Experience working in behavioral health or in residential care - preferred

Your Responsibilities
Your role as a Peer Support/Mentor
• Assist in monitor activities and whereabouts of clients/residents to ensure their general health, safety, and well-being.
• Assist program staff by encouraging all clients to attend activities, groups, and scheduled appointments.
• Offer counseling and support.• Assist Residential Caregivers in supporting in performing daily living activities, including feeding themselves, bathing, dressing, grooming, and leisure activities.
• Assist in monitor behavioral changes, documenting and reporting observations.
• Assist groups or recreational activities, such as shopping.
• Provide transportation of clients in agency vehicles to off-site outings and appointments.
• Assist and supports to clients in all areas of daily living, rehabilitation and treatment.
• Assist in monitoring residents’ behavioral changes, reinforces positive appropriate behavior, offers counseling and support to residents in need, monitors for signs and symptoms of mental illness.
• Assist in helping patient and family through individual or group conferences to understand, accept and follow medical recommendations.
• Assist in modeling Program Agreements with clients and other residential counselors and support training goals and needs of staff.
• Utilizes community resources to assist patient to resume life in the community or to learn to live within the limits of their disability.
• Assist with transportation in agency vehicle, including but not limited to the transportation of clients and/or program supplies, on agency business.
• Attends and participates in staff, program, agency and community meetings and training as required.

Have ideas or skills that would help our clients? Let us know! We are always looking for individuals with special certifications, skills, trainings, degrees, and compensate competitively for them! (ex: CNA, NVCI, First Aid, CPR, Narcan, SUDS, CADC, ARF/RCFE, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, etc.)
Your Pay and Other Benefits
• $20-$25/hr to start with opportunities for higher pay
• High quality meal per shift
• Gym membership or Peloton reimbursement
• Employee discount on products from popular retailers through ticketsatwork.com
• 401k with 5% employer match
• Life
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Getting an education? Let us help you pay for it! Up to $2,500 per year
• Annual Bonus and Profit Sharing
• Bring a friend who also likes to excel and get a $2,500 referral bonus

Your Trajectory
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We are a growing company with facilities in Morgan Hill, Greenfield and Sacramento. Your opportunities with Psynergy are largely set by your own goals and progress. When you join Psynergy, you are joining a company looking for its next leaders and we believe in advancement and building opportunities for our employees! You are rewarded with opportunities and support to excel, a $2,500 annual education stipend/reimbursement, a very competitive wage/salary and growing opportunities.
At Psynergy, you will be offered a professional home where you can build skills, your career and best practices in behavioral health treatment. Join Us! Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview The pay range assigned to this role is based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.