Peer Support Specialist

EOE Statement Freedom House Recovery Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Description Provide interventions that promote the consumer'spersonal safety, self-worth, confidence, and growth, connection to the community, boundary setting and planning, self-advocacy, personal fulfillment and development of social supports, and effective communication skills. Specifically: Assist and support consumers with transition from crisis, inpatient or medical setting to appropriate outpatient treatment settings. Work with clinician, QP or discharge planners to develop and implement treatment plan. Provide intervention strategies to consumers and their supports in accordance with the treatment plan. Engage consumers in activities aimed to assist in a wide range of skill development, symptom management, wellness education and work readiness when appropriate. Initiate and maintain contact with consumers to facilitate transition between services. Provide or assist with transportation to initial appointments. Maintain and submit accurate and timely documentation requirements and assist with service authorizations as needed. Maintain confidentiality and comply with service definition. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor. Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time and/or Part-Time Location Lake Area About the Organization Freedom House Recovery Center, Inc., is a comprehensive behavioral health provider trusted to serve Chapel Hill and the surrounding communities for over 45 years. We offer a full range of services to adults, children and families managing behavioral health symptoms and/or substance use disorders including: inpatient psychiatric stabilization and medically assisted detoxification; outpatient evaluations, therapy and medication management, medication assisted treatment for substance use disorders and adult residential services. This position is currently accepting applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr Freedom House Recovery Center Inc