Child Peer Support Specialist

Full-time

Behavioral Services of Louisiana

Join our team at Behavioral Services of Louisiana, LLC, as a Child Peer Support Specialist. We are a dedicated Family Support Organization that values the unique experiences of those who have navigated the mental health services system. In this role, you will provide crucial support to children and families, helping them develop coping strategies, improve social skills, and manage the effects of psychiatric or emotional symptoms. You will be part of a supportive team, reporting to the Director of Operations and supervised by the Support Specialist Supervisor.

Responsibilities

Provide individual Peer Support Specialist services in the community.
Assist clients in developing treatment goals within the first 30 days of service.
Help clients restore, rehabilitate, and develop social and interpersonal skills.
Identify and enhance support networks, promote community awareness, and develop coping strategies.
Support the development of daily living skills.
Assist clients in managing the negative effects of psychiatric or emotional symptoms.
Help clients identify and respond to triggers that lead to functional impairments.
Implement Peer Support Plan on an ongoing basis.
Participate in collaborative meetings with Behavioral Health Services staff and other community supports as needed.
Communicate clients' status regularly, including changes in mood or functioning, medical issues, and all crisis and health and safety issues.
Produce effective, clinical documentation of every contact with recipient.
Attend all office trainings and regular clinical supervision sessions.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Self-identify as a current or former consumer of mental health services.
Demonstrate a minimum of 6 months in self-directed recovery within the last year or self-identify as a first degree family member.
Ability to use computer interface to complete documentation for billing or other purposes as needed.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

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