Are you someone who takes great pride in helping others achieve their best mental health? Are you dedicated to the well-being of others?? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you!

Hopewell Health Centers is a nationally accredited federally qualified health and community mental health center with 23 sites across TEN counties throughout Southeastern Ohio (Athens, Franklin, Gallia, Hocking, Jackson, Meigs, Perry, Ross, Vinton, and Washington). We are currently seeking a Peer Support Specialist to join our Athens First Episode of Psychosis Behavioral Health team.

As a Peer Support Specialist on the First Episode of Psychosis (FEP) team, you will work as a member of an interdisciplinary team to implement and monitor treatment for individuals being served within the out-patient and/or residential facility. This position involves participation and implementation of program goals and objectives to promote a strengths-based, wellness-informed client centered approach to assisting individuals being served in achieving person—driven goals.

Responsibilities of the Peer Support Specialist include but are not limited to:

• Assist peers in choosing, obtaining, and keeping wellness and healthy lifestyle related goals.
• Help a peer work through the process of identifying health and wellness related goals.
• Ask facilitative questions to help peer gain insight to their own personal situation.
• Empower peers to find solutions for health problems and concerns they are facing.
• Help peers find their own solutions by asking questions that give them insight into their wellness status.
• Promote consumer engagement in therapy with clinicians, engagement with psychiatric appointments, compliance with the healthcare registry, involvement and engagement with wellness services and engagement with primary care.

*For a full list of duties, please request a copy of the complete job description*

What do we look for in our Peer Support Specialists??

• HS Diploma or Equivalent
• Eligible to be Certified Peer Supporter (CPS) in Ohio and is certified by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
• Ability to engage young adults experiencing psychosis.
• Exhibits enthusiasm, respect, adaptability, flexibility, and spirit of cooperation in the work environment.
• Demonstrates ways to become empowered and self-responsible.
• Knowledge of recovery-based concepts with a personal history as a consumer of mental health services.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to be sensitive to the cultural needs of the clients and their families.
• A valid driver’s license, good record, and vehicle suitable for transportation (must be at least 21 years of age due to insurance reasons)

What are some of the benefits of working for Hopewell Health Centers?

• We offer a competitive Starting Salary
• NHSC Loan Repayment eligible for certain positions
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401K and match
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program

If you truly want to make a difference in someone’s life and meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you!!

At Hopewell Health Centers, Inc., our Mission is to provide access to affordable, high quality, integrated health care for all. Our organization offers a wide range of services, which includes comprehensive behavioral health care, dental health care, and primary health care.

Hopewell Health Centers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
• Peer Support: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person