What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Counselor - Per Diem position at McLean Hospital?
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Job Summary
This is a per diem, 15/hr a week part-time position. Shifts are flexible during the work, M-F only, no weekends. Must be a Certified Peer and Family Specialist.The salary range for the position starts at $20.84/hr.
Summary:
The Peer Counselor position works with peers to provide support through education, resources, and community integration, promoting the recovery process.
Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes
Essential Functions:
Works with multidisciplinary staff to assist individuals with vocational, social, and life skills on-site and in the community.
-Meets one-on-one with members to provide support around members' mental health recovery process while setting appropriate limits and professional boundaries.
-Receives one-on-one every week from program supervisory staff to provide guidance and support to the peer counselor as he/she interfaces with members.
-Participates in weekly team meetings to provide updates, set goals, and outline action plans for team members.
-Peer Counselor has access to members' personal history; therefore, CONFIDENTIALITY is a must. - Individually leads/facilitates groups to provide support and guidance to members.
-Uses his/her own recovery experience as a framework to understand and support members in their own recovery journey and process his/her own recovery experience professionally, consistently observing appropriate limits/boundaries, including those supported by the Peer Specialist certification training.
-Complete required documentation in a timely fashion. - Inspire hope by modeling personal responsibility, self-advocacy, and wellness.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Certified Peer and Family Specialist [CPFS] - State Specific Certification Board preferred Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred
Experience
Related experience 0-1 year required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Candidate has a history of managing their own illness and can proactively use personal experience to support others in their recovery.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport and active listening skills.
- Knowledge about resilience, recovery, and wellness from behavioral health conditions.
- Self-awareness and the ability to receive feedback to enhance learning and recovery.
- Ability to set appropriate personal and professional boundaries.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Occasionally
- Lifting Frequently
- Carrying Frequently
- Pushing Occasionally
- Pulling Occasionally
- Climbing Rarely
- Balancing Frequently
- Stooping Occasionally
- Kneeling Occasionally
- Crouching Occasionally
- Crawling Rarely
- Reaching Frequently
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Foot Use Rarely
- Vision - Far Constantly
- Vision - Near Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$20.84 - $29.79/HourlyGrade
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