Nevada Behavioral Health Solutions is looking for a dedicated Peer Support Specialist in the Las Vegas area!

About the Position:

The Peer Support Specialist provides peer support services to clients under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Services. the Peer Support Specialist will function as a role model to peers; exhibiting competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills:

About Nevada Behavioral Health Systems:

Since 2015, Nevada Behavioral Health Systems has managed the mental health and substance abuse services for residents of Nevada. We have created a network of providers who focus on the core principles of recovery: strengths-based, person-centered, individualized treatment and support for people with mental illness and substance use disorders. NBH has developed a comprehensive, community-based system of care by contracting with experienced providers offering evidence-based services. We contract with a wide variety of behavioral health care providers to respect and ensure member choice and meet our members' special health care needs.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interact with clients as a peer by sharing common experiences and modeling resiliency and recovery.
• Meeting with clients regularly to offer one-on-one support and counseling.
• Developing recovery plans, coping methods, and rehabilitation strategies with the client.
• Arranging medical appointments, therapy sessions, support groups, and other resources to aid the client.
• Monitoring the client's behavior, schedule, medication, and activities.
• Reporting any unusual behavior, conflicts, or recovery deviations to the relevant professionals.
• Coordinating the client's logistics such as medical appointments and therapy sessions, among others.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year's experience as a peer support specialist.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly compassionate and attentive to detail.
• Experience demonstrating an understanding of the principles of recovery and resiliency

Benefits:

• Health and Dental through Health Plan of Nevada
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Nevada Behavioral Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Las Vegas, NV 89101: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person