CARES Lead Certified Peer Specialist - Fulton County North Service Center - Day Shift

CARES Lead Certified Peer Specialist - Fulton County North Service Center - 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! Fulton County North Service Center - Sandy Springs SUMMARY The Lead Certified Peer Specialist works with people who experience serious mental illness and acts as a role model of recovery. This position provides group and/or individual training and counseling, as well as service coordination, support for community linkage, and advocacy support to meet individual needs. The position assists with completion of Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) and must be CARES certified. QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or GED required CARES and WRAP certifications required Current certification as Peer Specialist (CPS) through the Georgia DBHDD/Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network is required Two years of experience with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) and/or addictive disease is 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