Peer Recovery Support Specialist/Family Support Provider/Wellness Coach
Company: Northcare
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Do you have experience in mental health and addiction and want
to help others? We want you and your experience!Seeking passionate
individuals with mental health or addiction experience and parents
of children with behavioral health challenges who want to work in
community mental health.Instill hope in others by sharing your
recovery story. Peer recovery support staff and family support
providers are vital members of the behavioral health team.Tasks
include: teaching and mentoring on the value of every individual's
recovery experience, teaching and supporting healthy living,
modeling effective coping skills, assisting clients to articulate
their personal goals for recovery, assisting clients in building
social supports, and so much more.Work opportunities available in
crisis support, school based, residential settings, office or
community based.Benefits include:Excellent payGenerous benefit
packageTrauma informed work placeTraining stipendOnsite CEU's and
trainingsEqual Opportunity EmployerEOE Statement: NorthCare
provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and
harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion,
age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local
laws.Candidate/employee must meet the ODMHSAS criteria for Peer
Recovery Support Specialist, which requires high school diploma or
GED, knowledge in the area of mental health recovery and wellness,
and be a current or former consumer of mental health or addiction
services. Must obtain ODMHSAS Peer Recovery Support Specialist
within 60 days of hire, if not currently certified and complete
annual continuing education requirements to maintain certification.
Must obtain ODMHSAS Wellness Coach Certification within 60 days of
hire, if not currently certified and complete annual continuing
education requirements to maintain certification. Certification as
a WRAP facilitator preferred. Prefer a minimum of one (1) year
experience in a mental health related field or experience working
in a healthcare setting.This position requires a high degree of
flexibility and efficiency. Must display proficiency in the MS Word
processing software and intermediate general computer skills. Must
demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the ability to
effectively communicate verbally with English-speaking patients.
Employee must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Must be able to move about facilities freely. Casual professional
dress is required with adherence to dress code requirements.Must
have access to reliable transportation. Local travel is required.
Must possess and provide verification of valid Oklahoma driver's
license during employment with NorthCare. Must maintain and provide
verification of current automobile liability insurance including
uninsured motorist coverage.Must possess and maintain CPR, First
Aid and Therapeutic Options certifications; or obtain within 30
days of employment with NorthCare. Must have and/or complete
Co-Occurring Training and Trauma Informed Training within 60 days
of employment with NorthCare. Must have TB test within 12 months
prior to employment with NorthCare, or obtain within 30 days of
employment with NorthCare.Every NorthCare employee is
responsibility for adhering to any and all laws, professional
standards and ethical codes that apply to his/her job
responsibilities.Must be COVID 19 vaccinated and follow CDC
guidelines regarding COVID vaccination and Boosters.
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