Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Youth - (FT & PRN) - Adult CSU, Lawrenceville

View Point Health

Job Title: Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Youth     

Job Code: SST012/Client Support Worker 3 or T1402/Social Services Tech Worker

Shift: Full-Time (40hours per week on average) & PRN (Up to 19 hours weekly)

Job Hours: Times May Vary

Base Location: Decatur, GA.

Division/Department/Program: Child & Adolescent Crisis Stabilization Unit

View Point Health’s Child and Adolescent Crisis Stabilization Unit (C&A CSU) Programs provide psychiatric crisis intervention and stabilization services to adolescents (14-17 years of age), who are experiencing a mental health crisis or need detoxification for substance use.  The C&A CSU operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The CSU is a safe, locked unit with sixteen (16) beds. The CSU provides services under the direction of a licensed, trained, and qualified psychiatrist.  A psychiatrist is on-call 24 hours a day; rounds are made on the unit seven (7) days a week.  The target population to be served is adolescents ages 14 to 17 from anywhere in the state of Georgia who require psychiatric or behavioral stabilization and/or detoxification.

The goal of the crisis program is to stabilize youth in the least restrictive environment, to assist in crisis stabilization by providing a comprehensive treatment plan utilizing the youth’s and/or family’s strengths, natural supports, and community resources.

The C&A CSU is a medically monitored, short term crisis stabilization that provides psychiatric and behavioral stabilization for individuals and detoxification for individuals who are seriously, emotionally disturbed and substance abuse dependent adults.  VPH C&A CSU is designated as an Emergency Receiving and an Evaluating Facility. The CSU is designated as an Emergency Receiving and an Evaluating Facility and is NOT a treatment facility designated by the DBHDD to receive individuals for involuntary commitment for treatment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPS-Y)

View Point Health is seeking a full-time Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPS-Y) to join the Child and Adolescent Crisis Stabilization Unit.

• The C&A CSU is a medically monitored, short term crisis stabilization that provides psychiatric and behavioral stabilization for individuals and detoxification for individuals who are seriously, emotionally disturbed and substance abuse dependent adults.  VPH C&A CSU is designated as an Emergency Receiving and an Evaluating Facility. The CSU is designated as an Emergency Receiving and an Evaluating Facility and is NOT a treatment facility designated by the DBHDD to receive individuals for involuntary commitment for treatment.
• Offer support and facilitate Peer Support Services with adolescents who are currently inpatient Crisis Stabilization Unit clients (14-17 yrs.).

• Will assist with facilitating group activities, daily living activities, physical activities, and assist with community resources.
• Participate with the multi-disciplinary treatment team to provide feedback for clients’ care.
• Other related duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED and three (3) years of job-related experience in a social service-related position; or one (1) year of experience at the lower-level Social Services Tech 2 (SST011) or position equivalent.  

Note: Position requires current certification as a Certified Peer Specialist – Y(CPS-Y) in the state of Georgia http://www.gacps.org/Home.html

• Must be 18-30 years of age; provide a copy of this document or valid Georgia ID

Requirements/Competencies:

• Have a mental health (MH), substance use disorder (SUD), abstinent from illicit substances for at least 1 year.; or co-occurring diagnosis; and a strong desire to identify themselves as a person living in recovery with a mental illness or substance use diagnosis.
• Be able to advocate for themselves.
• Be able/willing to actively seek and manage their own appropriate care; and be able to share their own personal story in a safe and appropriate way.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
• Requires long periods of sitting/standing.
• Must have valid Georgia driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy.
• Candidates for selection must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens.
• Candidates for selection must pass a TB test.

Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license.

Benefits (for qualified employees):

• State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts)
• Paid New Hire Training
• Company contributes additional 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan
• No employee deduction for Social Security
• Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology, and travel
• Supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available

View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:  View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area. It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.