What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist position at Compact Health Services?
PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Company Description
Compact Health Services LLC assists our peers with building, and understanding the elements of mental health and substance abuse recovery plans by helping with creating and achieving their goals such as life, health, treatment, medications, and overall recovery.
Our peers are accepted and treated with dignity and given the opportunity to be a part of the Compact Health family which will increase their chance to achieve their goals and become future leaders.
Compact Health Services is dedicated to providing quality community-based services while following our 5 core values. We will continue to serve our peers, their families, and our communities by providing the best services possible!
Job Description
We are looking for a Peer Support Specialist to join our team and provide support for our clients as they look to overcome substance abuse and mental health disorders.
Peer Support Specialist responsibilities include conducting support meetings, developing recovery strategies, and responding to patient emergencies as needed.
Ultimately, you will work directly with patients to help them address substance abuse and mental health disorders while they are at our healthcare facility.
Responsibilities
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Company Description
Compact Health Services LLC assists our peers with building, and understanding the elements of mental health and substance abuse recovery plans by helping with creating and achieving their goals such as life, health, treatment, medications, and overall recovery.
Our peers are accepted and treated with dignity and given the opportunity to be a part of the Compact Health family which will increase their chance to achieve their goals and become future leaders.
Compact Health Services is dedicated to providing quality community-based services while following our 5 core values. We will continue to serve our peers, their families, and our communities by providing the best services possible!
Job Description
We are looking for a Peer Support Specialist to join our team and provide support for our clients as they look to overcome substance abuse and mental health disorders.
Peer Support Specialist responsibilities include conducting support meetings, developing recovery strategies, and responding to patient emergencies as needed.
Ultimately, you will work directly with patients to help them address substance abuse and mental health disorders while they are at our healthcare facility.
Responsibilities
- Arrange medical appointments, therapy sessions, support groups, and other resources to aid the client
- Monitor the client’s behavior, schedule, medication, and activities
- Report any unusual behavior, conflicts, or recovery deviations to the relevant professionals
- Liaise with family members and medical professionals regularly
- Coordinate client logistics such as medical appointments and therapy sessions, among others
- Conduct assessments and providing feedback to the client, medical professionals, and the family
- Proven work experience as a Peer Support Specialist or similar role
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly compassionate and attentive to details
- The ability to be on call for emergencies and work on weekends and public holidays
- Relevant training and/or certifications as a Peer Support Specialist