Peer Counselor

McLean Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Belmont
115 Mill Street (Show on map)
Nov 14, 2024
Description *GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:* Peer Counselor position works with peers to provide support with education, resources, and community integration to promote the recovery process. *PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* * Engages others in collaborative and caring relationships without judgment. * Provides individual education, support, coaching, and mentoring. * Facilitates recovery-oriented groups and activities. * Assists and supports peers in identifying and setting goals. * Maintains current information about community resources and services. * Assists peers in identifying, selecting, and accessing community resources and services. * Shares their recovery story as a framework to support others in their own recovery. * Inspires hope by modeling personal responsibility, resilience, self-advocacy, and wellness. * Advocates on behalf of others with behavioral health problems. * Receives weekly individual supervision from program supervisory staff. * Interfaces with hospital staff, providers, family members and others supporting clients' goals and action plans. * Serves on designated committees. * Completes required documentation and trainings in a timely manner. * Complies with all HIPPA regulations regarding privacy and confidentiality. * Follows the ethical standards of McLean Hospital and the American Psychological Association. High school education is required. Certification: Certification as a Peer Specialist (CPS) preferred. Once hired, CPS certification must be obtained within designated time. This is a condition of employment; employees who do not attain CPS certification within 6 months will be ineligible to continue employment in this position. Massachusetts Driver's license is preferred. For more information regarding the CPS training please visit: https://kivacenters.org/certified-peer-specialist-training-dates. Qualifications *QUALIFICATIONS:* High school education is required. Certification: Certification as a Peer Specialist (CPS) preferred. Once hired, CPS certification must be obtained within designated time. This is a condition of employment; employees who do not attain CPS certification within 6 months will be ineligible to continue employment in this position. Massachusetts Driver's license is preferred. For more information regarding the CPS training please visit: https://kivacenters.org/certified-peer-specialist-training-dates. *SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:* * Candidate has a history of managing their own illness and can use personal experience in a proactive way to support others in their recovery. * Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build rapport and active listening skills. * Knowledge about resilience, recovery, and wellness from behavioral health conditions. * Self-awareness and the ability to receive feedback to enhance learning and recovery. * Ability to set appropriate personal and professional boundaries. EEO Statement McLean is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Primary Location : MA-Belmont-MCL McLean Hospital Main Campus Work Locations : MCL McLean Hospital Main Campus 115 Mill Street Belmont 02478 Job : Mental Health Worker Organization : McLean Hospital(MCL) Schedule : Part-time Standard Hours : 20 Shift : Day Job Employee Status : Regular Recruiting Department : MCL Schizophrenia/Bipolar Disorder Job Posting : Nov 13, 2024