Peer Support Specialist - CCBHC Job at Hinds Behavioral Health Services, Jackson, MS

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  • Hinds Behavioral Health Services
  • Jackson, MS

Job Description

HBHS offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including UHC Medical, Dental & Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term, and Short Term Disability, 401k with 5% Match, Paid Time Off, and much more!

Job Summary: The Peer Specialist will perform a wide range of tasks to assist peers of all ages in regaining independence within the community and mastery over their own recovery process.  The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, serving as role models to peers, helping other consumers with skill building, goal setting, problem-solving and finding resources.  Reports to the CCBHC Project Director.

Qualifications:  High school diploma or GED equivalent required.  Must be a current or former consumer or first-degree family member of an individual who has received treatment for and self-identifies as a consumer or former mental health consumer.  Must have demonstrated a minimum of six (6) months, preferably twelve (12) months, in self-directed recovery.  Must have completed at least one of the DMH recognized peer training programs such as Family-to-Family or Family Time Out.  Must successfully pass the Certified Peer Support Specialist after completion of training.   Good communication skills are necessary. This position has been determined to have an occasional or very low risk of occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work,

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