What are the responsibilities and job description for the SA Specialist (CSAC) position at WESTERN TIDEWATER COMMUNITY SERVICE BOARD?
Western Tidewater Community Service Board welcomes you to join our team!
At WTCSB our mission is to provide a coordinated system of quality recovery-oriented care in Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, and Substance Abuse Services to the citizens of the cities of Franklin and Suffolk and the counties of Isle of Wight and Southampton. We continually strive to value staff, support diversity, and promote excellence and personal choice in the provision of consumer care.
We are seeking an SA Peer Specialist for our PACT Community program
Responsibilities and Duties for SA Specialist:
- Function as a role model to peers
- Exhibit competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills, serve as a consumer advocate, and provide consumer information and peer support for consumers in outpatient and inpatient settings.
- Promote community socialization, recovery, self-advocacy, self-help, and development of natural supports.
- Perform a wide range of tasks to assist peers in regaining independence within the community and mastery over their own treatment goals.
- Assist and guide consumers toward achievement of specific goals identified by the consumer and specified in the Individual Service Plan (ISP).
Qualifications and Skills:
- Must be credentialed for C-SAC, or Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) or a Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP)
- Experience working with adults with co-occurring serious mental health illness and/or substance abuse disorders
- A valid driver’s license with an acceptable DMV record
- Preferred: Experience in using various computer software applications and/or Electronic Health Record
Benefits for Full-time SA Specialist:
- Health Insurance/Life Insurance
- Retirement/Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Vacation/Sick leave
- Legal Resources
To Apply:
Submit a cover letter and WTCSB application or resume via INDEED, or via traditional mail to: Western Tidewater Community Services Board, Human Resources Dept. 7025 Harbour View Blvd. Suite 119, Suffolk, VA 23435. ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. WTCSB is a drug, alcohol & smoke free workplace. Visit our website, www.wtcsb.org for an application.
WTCSB is an equal opportunity employer.
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