About this opportunity
Elizabeth Layton Center lists this Peer Support Specialist (ACT Team) opportunity in ottawa, Kansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Elizabeth Layton Center is seeking a qualified Peer Support Specialist to join our ACT team in Paola, KS. If you thrive in a vibrant, supportive, and inclusive work environment, this is the opportunity you've been looking for!
Who we are:
Elizabeth Layton Center (ELC) is honored to be designated a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), with locations in Ottawa and Paola, KS. CCBHCs offer a model of care focused on accessible and integrated behavioral health services. Our vision is to be recognized as the provider of choice for coordinated physical and behavioral health services in the communities we serve. ELC specializes in working with underserved populations to meet the growing needs unique to their situation and life experiences.
What we offer:
Competitive compensation
A comprehensive benefits package
Generous paid time off
Wellness resources to support your well-being
A collaborative, supportive team environment
Ongoing opportunities for professional growth
A healthy work-life balance
Summary
The incumbent will provide Peer Support (PS) services to adults within the ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) program. Peer Support services are consumer centered services with a rehabilitation and recovery focus designed to promote skills for coping with and managing psychiatric symptoms while facilitating the utilization of natural resources and the enhancement of community living skills. Activities included must be intended to achieve the identified goals and objectives as set forth in the consumer's individualized treatment plan. The structured, scheduled activities provided by this service emphasize the opportunity for consumers to support each other in the restoration and expansion of the skills and strategies necessary to move forward in recovery. PS is a face-to-face intervention with the consumer present. Services can be provided individually or in a group setting. The majority of PS contacts must occur in community locations where the person lives, works, attends school and/or socializes. The position reports directly to the ACT Team Coordinator.
Major Job Responsibilities: Helps the consumer develop a network for information and support from others who have been through similar experiences
Assists the consumer with regaining the ability to make independent choices and to take a proactive role in treatment including discussing questions or concerns about medication, diagnoses or treatment approaches with their treating clinician
Assists the consumer with identifying and effectively responding to or avoiding identified precursors or triggers that result in functional impairments
Works in conjunction with other mental health center staff and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings
Meets deadlines for daily paperwork
Provides quality documentation
Performs other duties as deemed appropriate by immediate supervisor or designee
Completes all required trainings as assigned
Complies with ELC policies and procedure
ELC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and considers all applications irrespective of race, marital status, sex, age, skin color, religion, nationality, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Take the next step toward a bright future - apply today and become part of a team where your contributions truly matter!
Requirements
Education and/or Experience: Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent
Certification in the State of Kansas to provide the service (which includes criminal, abuse/neglect registry and professional background checks, and completion of a state approved standardized basic training program)
The provider must self-identify as a present or former primary consumer of mental health services
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to relate and work creatively and energetically with consumers
Relates a positive approach to complex mental health issues
Communicates directly and effectively in a cooperative manner
Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and consumers
Ability to be sensitive to cultural and ethnic differences
Ability to safely perform major job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations
Salary Description
$18-$22
Worksite address
ottawa, KS, 66067, US
Who can apply
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