Peer Support Specialist MAT
Company: Centerstone
Location: Bradenton
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
At Centerstone, our mission is delivering care that changes
people's lives. For over 60 years, Centerstone has been providing
community-based behavioral healthcare, substance-abuse treatment
and therapeutic foster care services across the U.S. We're
committed to bringing passionate and customer experience-focused
individuals to help us continue to provide the best care to our
communities. If you think you're a good match to join our
organization, please review the career opportunity below and submit
your application. We look forward to hearing from you!Job
Description:Position Summary: This member of the multidisciplinary
team has responsibility to carry out rehabilitation and support
functions for persons with substance use and mental health
disorders. This member assists in treatment under the clinical
supervision of staff with professional degrees. If candidate is not
a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) upon hire, it is required they
achieve their Certification within the first year of
employment.Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma and minimum
one year experience working with adults/families with mental health
disorders and substance use disorders. May have case management
related training with one year experience working with adults with
substance use and mental health disorders. Valid Florida Driver's
License with good driving record and valid auto insurance is
required.Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Knowledge and
understanding of the characteristics and challenges that face
clients with substance use and mental health disorders. Building
connections with clients and their families as well as connecting
them to community supports and ongoing following up on those
connections. Willingness to work on a comprehensive treatment team
where excellent communication, high motivation, self-direction, and
willingness to do whatever it takes occur at all times. Flexibility
to work a variety of hours, including evening and on-call to meet
the needs of consumers. Essential Functions/Job Duties:Create and
build connections with clients to facilitate recovery and assist
them in meeting their needs in order to become self-sufficient and
maintain their recovery. Develop therapeutic rapport with clients
and demonstrate a recovery-oriented approach.Provide case
management and outreach services to clients while building program
caseload. Assume responsibility for assessing client and family
strengths, challenges, and needs.Obtain collateral information and
collaborate with clients, their families, support systems, outside
providers and involved agencies in the community regarding progress
in gaining self-sufficiency and promoting recovery.Demonstrate
knowledge of community resources to link individuals in accessing
and learning about related community resources and ancillary
services.Referrals - Complete, document and follow up on referrals
including collateral contacts, discharges, etc. via electronic
health record note entry and team communication.Other Related
Duties - consultation and participation in treatment team meetings,
collaboration with community partners, adherence to departmental
and agency policies, procedures and processes, state reporting,
etc.Maintain or Obtain (within one year) Florida Certified Peer
Specialist certification and adhere to all training, ethics and
appropriate boundaries noted therein. Work Environment/Physical
Demands: This position is located primarily in Manatee County but
travel to Sarasota or Desoto Counties also may occur. Certified
Peer Specialists are required to work in the field in varied
environments. If employed in hospitals/offices, work in clean,
well-lit establishments, but they can be exposed to various health
conditions. Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves frequently during
work hours. Is subject to frequent interruptions. Is involved with
clients, family members, Centerstone staff, visitors, government
agencies/personnel, etc. in a behavioral health, correctional and
community settings. Position Type, Expected Hours of Work and
Travel: This is a full time, 40 hour position. This position
requires flexibility in work hours to include some evening and
weekend hours as needed. Frequent local travel is required. On call
rotation is required.Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability,
sexual orientation, marital status, or protected veteran
status.Time Type:Full timeDelivering Care that Changes People's
Lives starts with our employees. As a Centerstone employee there
are many perks to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits
you might be eligible for with Centerstone.Health & WellnessMedical
CoverageDental CoverageVision CoverageFlexible Spending
AccountHealth Savings AccountShort Term DisabilityLong Term
Disability - Company PaidWellness Programs - Company PaidFinancial
WellbeingCompetitive Compensation PackagesLife Insurance - Company
PaidAccidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid403b
Retirement Plan with Company Funded MatchingRetirement and
Financial Planning ServicesEmployee Discounts including Dell
Computers, Verizon Wireless, Liberty Mutual, Costco, and Enterprise
Rent-a-CarLoan Forgiveness options through federal programs
(National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan
Forgiveness)Career Development and GrowthAt Centerstone training is
one of our highest priorities. We provide company paid professional
training for various skills, certifications, and continuing
educationOpportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our
employees to consider new growth opportunities with us and have a 5
state footprint for those looking to relocate
geographicallyCenterstone Research Institute and Center for
Clinical Excellence teach provide staff with industry best
practices and processesWork Life BalancePaid Time Off - Generous
PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (Paid
Holidays)Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life
BalanceEmployee Assistance Program - assists employees with
personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact
their job performance, health, mental and emotional
well-beingCenterstone is an equal opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability,
sexual orientation, marital status, or protected veteran status.At
Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect,
Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every
interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our beliefs
toward diversity and inclusion. Our approach to diversity is
simple-it's about embracing everyone. Together, we continue to
develop an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and
celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our employees. It
powers our innovation and connects us closer to each other, to our
clients and the communities we serve. We strive to create a
workplace that reflects the growing world around us, and where
everyone feels empowered, safe and welcomed.
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