What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Specialist for our Providence Office position at THRIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC?
Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of people that are challenged with mental illness and substance use disorders? Do you want to join a high-performing team of dedicated professionals who work effectively together, have fun, and share the joy of truly making the word a better place?
Through the dedication and commitment of our staff, Thrive’s clients receive the highest quality of care available, incorporating proven, effective treatment for substance use and mental health disorders.
The ideal candidate will be results-driven, team-and detail-oriented professional who is comfortable working on multiple tasks in a deadline-oriented environment.
Responsibilities:
Provide direct mental health service to clients in our community support program.
Serve as a role model for clients and assist them in regaining personal control over their lives and over their own recovery processes. Facilitate the development of self-help skills, support systems, coping strategies, and the increased hope and self-esteem that are central to recovery from a mental illness.
Requirements:
- Peer Specialist Certification
- High school diploma or GED.
- Have maintained, within the last three (3) years, at least 12 months of successful full or part time paid or voluntary work experience (not necessarily consecutive) or one-year post-secondary education experience totaling 24 credit hours.
- Valid driver's license or the abiity to obtain necessary transportation in order to perform the responsibilities/tasks of the job.
Benefits:
Thrive Behavioral Health provides a friendly/family working environment, whose values include Dignity, Respect, Teamwork and Professional Support and Development. Thrive offers generous benefits after 30 days, PTO, paid holidays, your birthday off, and a 401k plan.
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