CARES Certified Peer Specialist - PSY MAT (OPIOID) - Day Shift

Grady Health System offers many career paths in Behavioral Health. Whether you have many years of experience or are in the early stages on your career, you can find a rewarding position at Grady! 10 Park Place PSY Medication Assisted Opioid Treatment Program Candidate must be CARES certified for this role. Summary The CARES Certified Peer Specialist (CARES-CPS) works with people who experience serious mental illness and acts as a role model of recovery. CARES-CPS provides group and/or individual training and counseling, as well as service coordination, support for community linkage, and advocacy support to meet individual needs. Assists with completion of Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP). May work in a clinic, peer program, or community setting. Qualifications High school diploma or GED equivalent Bachelor’s preferred CARES Certification as Peer Specialist through the Georgia DBHDD/Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network required Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider Card required Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Grade Health System