Peer Intensive Care Specialist - Knoxville, TN

If you are an individual has received, or currently receives mental health and/or substance abuse services with a desire to help others we have a unique opportunity for you.

This position will allow you to combine your personal experience in recovery with skills to promote hope in others as they work to improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential.

Applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Be current of former recipient of mental health and/or substance abuse services and willing to self-disclose as such
• Possess a current Tennessee State Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) certification or be eligible and willing to pursue with company provided training within 6 months of hire. To learn about accreditation visit: https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/cprs.html
• High school diploma or equivalent
• A valid driver's license for the state listed on your home address, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance.
• Clean Criminal history
• Clean Abuse Registry
  
  

This position requires a few Core Competencies including:

• Proficient working with computer (Microsoft Office and databases)
• Active listening skills
• Able to facilitate and engage people in group settings
• Team player
• Comfortable around people
• Ability to reach out and work with diverse groups, individuals, ideas, and opinions.
• Time management skills
• Must be a self-starter, able to work independently
• Open communicator
• Excellent oral, written, and public presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully with mental health consumers
  
  

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance
  
  

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
  
  

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)