The Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network is recruiting for Team Leaders and Surveyors for temporary positions with the Consumer Satisfaction Survey (CSS). If you are a person in recovery from mental health and/or addictive disease diagnoses and would like to work with the CSS, please apply as soon as possible.
Go to http://www.gmhcn.org/files/Articles/ConsumerSatisfactionSurvey.html to download the Application
Thank you,
Sherry
Sharon Jenkins Tucker, CPS
Executive Director
Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network
www.gmhcn.org
Friday, March 16, 2012
National Mental Health Consumers’ Self-Help Clearinghouse
I am seeking a Program Specialist to work with the National Mental Health Consumers’ Self-Help Clearinghouse, a peer-run national technical assistance center. The primary duties of the successful candidate will be to provide outreach, community organizing and technical assistance to consumer-run statewide networks and other peer-operated services, and to organize and track internal Clearinghouse activities and assist the Clearinghouse executive director. Hit me Joseph Rogers up with an e-amil if you might be intrested. jrogers@mhasp.org
Joseph Rogers
Joseph Rogers
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
United Health and Behavioral Services, Inc.
United Health and Behavioral Services, Inc. is looking for qualified Certified Peer Specialist.
Current CPS certified. May have college degree or high school diploma. The CPS will provide peer counseling and support drawing from common experiences as a peer to validate client experiences and to provide guidance and encouragement to clients to take responsibility and actively participate in their own recovery. This position requires you to be in the field 80% of the time.The salary is between $22,500 and $25,000 per year. Interested candidates can fax their resume to 866-830-3721 or email abrooms@uhbs.org.
Current CPS certified. May have college degree or high school diploma. The CPS will provide peer counseling and support drawing from common experiences as a peer to validate client experiences and to provide guidance and encouragement to clients to take responsibility and actively participate in their own recovery. This position requires you to be in the field 80% of the time.The salary is between $22,500 and $25,000 per year. Interested candidates can fax their resume to 866-830-3721 or email abrooms@uhbs.org.
Family Intervention Specialists, Inc.
Family Intervention Specialists, Inc., a recovery oriented, mental health consumer advocacy and education organization, and a CORE Provider, has multiple positions available for a Certified Peer Specialist for Paulding, Gordon & Floyd county. Applicants must have excellent interpersonal skills, good written and verbal ability, the ability to work under pressure and reliable transportation.
Duties will include:
1. Peer counseling and support to validate clients’ experiences and to provide guidance and encouragement to clients to take responsibility and actively participate in their own recovery
2. Serving as a mentor to clients to promote hope and empowerment
3. Help clients identify, understand, and combat stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness and develop strategies to reduce stigma
4. Work in home and clinic setting to provide relevant level of care
5. Provide side by side support, coaching, and encouragement to help clients socialize
Salary will be negotiated upon experience. Bachelors degree in social science preferred but not required. Must have GED or high school diploma. Must have a valid GA drivers license. Must have at least 1 year experience. Preference will be given to applicants who can work a flexible schedule. Please send a resume and letter of interest to Wrayanne Glaze, Peer Support Program Manger at wrayanne.glaze@fisinc.org or mail to127 Enterprise Path Suite 401, Hiram, Georgia 30141.
Duties will include:
1. Peer counseling and support to validate clients’ experiences and to provide guidance and encouragement to clients to take responsibility and actively participate in their own recovery
2. Serving as a mentor to clients to promote hope and empowerment
3. Help clients identify, understand, and combat stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness and develop strategies to reduce stigma
4. Work in home and clinic setting to provide relevant level of care
5. Provide side by side support, coaching, and encouragement to help clients socialize
Salary will be negotiated upon experience. Bachelors degree in social science preferred but not required. Must have GED or high school diploma. Must have a valid GA drivers license. Must have at least 1 year experience. Preference will be given to applicants who can work a flexible schedule. Please send a resume and letter of interest to Wrayanne Glaze, Peer Support Program Manger at wrayanne.glaze@fisinc.org or mail to127 Enterprise Path Suite 401, Hiram, Georgia 30141.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
UTC ACT
UTC has, at its core, the belief that the management and direction of service provision to persons and families affected by mental illness and substance abuse are best done at the local level. UTC believes many counties will be more responsive to, and more supportive of, a service delivery system that is directed by its own citizenry. UTC staff values, in governing such a system, focus on inclusion, independence, access, family involvement, choice, meaningful social roles, dignity, community acceptance and public confidence in government.
Job Title: Certified Peer Specialist
Job Objective: The ACT CPS is responsible for providing consistent, competent and respectful treatment, mirror-image therapy, rehabilitation and support to every assigned ACT consumer in accordance with all ACT applicable protocols, policies, rules and guidelines.
Job Status: Full-Time or Part-Time or Contract
Accountable to: ACT Team Leader
Job Qualification: Certified CPS in the state of Georgia. Completion of all required training, certification, First Aid, Essential Learning within sixty (60) days of hire
Hourly Pay Rate: $15.00 - $20.00
Job Requirements:
Maintain good standing with state licensure and professional liability.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and team player concepts.
Valid Georgia Driver’s License
Proof of Current Auto Insurance
Primary Responsibilities:
Teaching consumers activities on all aspects of daily living, including but not limited to arranging transportation and learning to navigate public transportation.
Processing own experiences as appropriate as a method of counseling.
Teaching, exploring, processing, probing, directing, redirecting, praising, demonstrating, role playing, modeling, empowering and supporting all assigned consumers.
Assisting consumers with developmental skills for ACT team monitoring and management of symptoms.
Liaison for consumers with appropriate community supports.
Formulating behavioral plans, therapy and strategies for consumers.
Engaging consumers in active change oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement.
Promoting Wellness Education, Behavior Contracts, Safety Plans, Wellness Recovery Action Plans.
If you meet the requirements, please send resume to the HR Director at svalentine@utcservices.com or fax resume to 404-564-4986.
Job Title: Certified Peer Specialist
Job Objective: The ACT CPS is responsible for providing consistent, competent and respectful treatment, mirror-image therapy, rehabilitation and support to every assigned ACT consumer in accordance with all ACT applicable protocols, policies, rules and guidelines.
Job Status: Full-Time or Part-Time or Contract
Accountable to: ACT Team Leader
Job Qualification: Certified CPS in the state of Georgia. Completion of all required training, certification, First Aid, Essential Learning within sixty (60) days of hire
Hourly Pay Rate: $15.00 - $20.00
Job Requirements:
Maintain good standing with state licensure and professional liability.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and team player concepts.
Valid Georgia Driver’s License
Proof of Current Auto Insurance
Primary Responsibilities:
Teaching consumers activities on all aspects of daily living, including but not limited to arranging transportation and learning to navigate public transportation.
Processing own experiences as appropriate as a method of counseling.
Teaching, exploring, processing, probing, directing, redirecting, praising, demonstrating, role playing, modeling, empowering and supporting all assigned consumers.
Assisting consumers with developmental skills for ACT team monitoring and management of symptoms.
Liaison for consumers with appropriate community supports.
Formulating behavioral plans, therapy and strategies for consumers.
Engaging consumers in active change oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement.
Promoting Wellness Education, Behavior Contracts, Safety Plans, Wellness Recovery Action Plans.
If you meet the requirements, please send resume to the HR Director at svalentine@utcservices.com or fax resume to 404-564-4986.
Thursday, March 01, 2012
Georgia Parent Support Network
Georgia Parent Support Network is looking for a Supervisor for our Peer Center which works with youth ages 17-25 in helping them transition to adulthood. The program primarily focuses on three areas with the youth: education, vocation, and independent living/social skills. The site is located in Atlanta on Metropolitan Pkwy. The job description is attached. If interested, please contact either Brett Barton or Angie Coker-Lupo at 404-758-4500 or by email at brett.barton@gpsn.org or angie.coker-lupo@gpsn.org. Resumes can be emailed to either of these addresses or faxed to 404-758-6833.
Georgia Parent Support Network
Job Description
Peer Center Supervisor
This position is responsible for the daily operations of the Peer Center. This position must be sensitive, respectful and responsive to the cultural background and values of each youth and their family. This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer and requires a Master’s Degree or a Bachelors’ Degree with 3 years field experience OR Certified Peer Specialist. Job duties include:
• Provide direct individual and group supervision of Peers. Such supervision is documented in a progress note and/or a supervision form as is appropriate. Individual and group supervision must be conducted monthly.
• Advocate on behalf of the Peers to help them meet their goals as defined in their Individualized Service Plan.
• Provide case management functions as needed to ensure that Peers are engaged in the community, and are receiving services necessary to meet the ISP. This will include transportation and follow-up with community agencies to ensure services are provided.
• Educate and support Peers about behavioral health and helping them to form appropriate family relationships, including but not limited to parenting skills. Provide coaching to help Peers with interactions.
• Provide skill building/educational groups to meet Peers identified needs two times per week.
• Track programmatic documentation to ensure completion by Peers. This includes ensuring all Peer forms are completed, signed and filed.
• Provide recreational outing at least bi-monthly.
• Ensuring compliance with policies/procedures and contracts for services provided.
• Conduct regular (no less than quarterly) chart reviews. Internal reviews of charts should mock audits from the CQI department of GPSN and also audits from APS.
• Provide corrective action plans as a response to deficiencies identified in both internal and external audits.
• Ensuring adequate enrollment of youth in keeping with the established program service goals. Monthly sending the COO an enrollment and attendance report.
Georgia Parent Support Network
Job Description
Peer Center Supervisor
This position is responsible for the daily operations of the Peer Center. This position must be sensitive, respectful and responsive to the cultural background and values of each youth and their family. This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer and requires a Master’s Degree or a Bachelors’ Degree with 3 years field experience OR Certified Peer Specialist. Job duties include:
• Provide direct individual and group supervision of Peers. Such supervision is documented in a progress note and/or a supervision form as is appropriate. Individual and group supervision must be conducted monthly.
• Advocate on behalf of the Peers to help them meet their goals as defined in their Individualized Service Plan.
• Provide case management functions as needed to ensure that Peers are engaged in the community, and are receiving services necessary to meet the ISP. This will include transportation and follow-up with community agencies to ensure services are provided.
• Educate and support Peers about behavioral health and helping them to form appropriate family relationships, including but not limited to parenting skills. Provide coaching to help Peers with interactions.
• Provide skill building/educational groups to meet Peers identified needs two times per week.
• Track programmatic documentation to ensure completion by Peers. This includes ensuring all Peer forms are completed, signed and filed.
• Provide recreational outing at least bi-monthly.
• Ensuring compliance with policies/procedures and contracts for services provided.
• Conduct regular (no less than quarterly) chart reviews. Internal reviews of charts should mock audits from the CQI department of GPSN and also audits from APS.
• Provide corrective action plans as a response to deficiencies identified in both internal and external audits.
• Ensuring adequate enrollment of youth in keeping with the established program service goals. Monthly sending the COO an enrollment and attendance report.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
New Joshua’s Circle of Hope for Mental Wellness & Recovery, LLC
New Joshua’s Circle of Hope for Mental Wellness & Recovery, LLC
Location: Decatur, Georgia
Job Title: Certified Peer Specialist- Peer Center Group Facilitator
Number of openings: 1-2 full-time positions (8AM-2:00PM, Mon-Friday)
Program: Peer Support Center
Main Office : 2799 Lawrenceville Hwy, Suite 201, Decatur, GA 30033
Future Program Location: 2227 Godby Road, Atlanta, GA 30049
Job Description: Facilitates 3 peer support groups sessions for consumers enrolled in the NJCH Peer Support Center daily. Participates in bi-weekly treatment team meetings. May provide supportive counseling to consumers and families and serves as a liaison for social services. Must be able to provide a written description of group sessions using GIRP weekly progress notes on all consumers who attend daily group sessions each day. This is a full-time salaried position with health, dental vision, life insurance after 90 days of employment
Minimum Training and Experience: Experience facilitating consumer focused Mental Health and Co-Occurring recovery groups. Must be computer literate and be able to use application such as MS Word, Email and type 20-25 WPM. Bachelor's degree in a social services related field preferred and one year experience in a Peer Support Program with a current CPS certification and/or CPRP. With at least 3 months experience arranging and conducting group counseling activities with MH consumers.
Other Information: CPS may apply by faxing a resume to 770-491-8188 or email your resume and cover letter to ceo@njch4mw.com.
No telephone call will be accepted, potential application will be selected from completed application received. Only CPS ‘s with computer and group facilitation skills will be considered for the position.
Location: Decatur, Georgia
Job Title: Certified Peer Specialist- Peer Center Group Facilitator
Number of openings: 1-2 full-time positions (8AM-2:00PM, Mon-Friday)
Program: Peer Support Center
Main Office : 2799 Lawrenceville Hwy, Suite 201, Decatur, GA 30033
Future Program Location: 2227 Godby Road, Atlanta, GA 30049
Job Description: Facilitates 3 peer support groups sessions for consumers enrolled in the NJCH Peer Support Center daily. Participates in bi-weekly treatment team meetings. May provide supportive counseling to consumers and families and serves as a liaison for social services. Must be able to provide a written description of group sessions using GIRP weekly progress notes on all consumers who attend daily group sessions each day. This is a full-time salaried position with health, dental vision, life insurance after 90 days of employment
Minimum Training and Experience: Experience facilitating consumer focused Mental Health and Co-Occurring recovery groups. Must be computer literate and be able to use application such as MS Word, Email and type 20-25 WPM. Bachelor's degree in a social services related field preferred and one year experience in a Peer Support Program with a current CPS certification and/or CPRP. With at least 3 months experience arranging and conducting group counseling activities with MH consumers.
Other Information: CPS may apply by faxing a resume to 770-491-8188 or email your resume and cover letter to ceo@njch4mw.com.
No telephone call will be accepted, potential application will be selected from completed application received. Only CPS ‘s with computer and group facilitation skills will be considered for the position.
TOOMBS SERVICE CENTER VIDALIA GA.
PINELAND MENTAL HEALTH
TOOMBS SERVICE CENTER VIDALIA GA.
Job Title: PEER SPECIALIST
General Duties:
A Peer is a person that has completed or is currently in a Recovery Program. Under direct supervision of the Clinical Program Director will serve as the Peer on the Navigator Team, monitoring, advocating, developing, coordinating, assisting, referring and linking persons using Intensive Case Management Services in the Opening Doors to Recovery Project. The Peer Navigator empowers participants using a strength-based, person-centered approach to support, education, coaching, information, and resource referrals. The aim is to facilitate engagement in treatment, the formulation of goals for recovery and a meaningful day - building on strengths abilities and preference- and to decrease multiple or extended stays in CSPs and/or hospitals, jails.
Minimum Qualifications:
"High School or GED and you must be a Peer ( someone who is currently in or has completed a Recovery Program)
Certified Peer Specialist a Plus , with at least three years experience in the mental health field and three years experience working in a peer environment .
"
Preferred Qualifications:
"Documented excellent organizational skills.
Documented excellent written and oral communication skills also excellent computer and technological skills are required
Knowledge of the Behavorial Health System and the Georgia Criminal Justice System.
Must have reliable transportation: required to travel to attend meetings, activities and programs, and participants home, may travel in multiple counties.
Must be able and willing to schedule work in a flexible manner, including some evenings and weekends"
STATE APP
Pineland MH/DD/AD CSB
Human Resources Office
PO Box 745
Statesboro, GA 30459
FAX 912-764-3252
This position is subject to a pre-employment drug test, criminal records check, employment and/or background information check.
TOOMBS SERVICE CENTER VIDALIA GA.
Job Title: PEER SPECIALIST
General Duties:
A Peer is a person that has completed or is currently in a Recovery Program. Under direct supervision of the Clinical Program Director will serve as the Peer on the Navigator Team, monitoring, advocating, developing, coordinating, assisting, referring and linking persons using Intensive Case Management Services in the Opening Doors to Recovery Project. The Peer Navigator empowers participants using a strength-based, person-centered approach to support, education, coaching, information, and resource referrals. The aim is to facilitate engagement in treatment, the formulation of goals for recovery and a meaningful day - building on strengths abilities and preference- and to decrease multiple or extended stays in CSPs and/or hospitals, jails.
Minimum Qualifications:
"High School or GED and you must be a Peer ( someone who is currently in or has completed a Recovery Program)
Certified Peer Specialist a Plus , with at least three years experience in the mental health field and three years experience working in a peer environment .
"
Preferred Qualifications:
"Documented excellent organizational skills.
Documented excellent written and oral communication skills also excellent computer and technological skills are required
Knowledge of the Behavorial Health System and the Georgia Criminal Justice System.
Must have reliable transportation: required to travel to attend meetings, activities and programs, and participants home, may travel in multiple counties.
Must be able and willing to schedule work in a flexible manner, including some evenings and weekends"
STATE APP
Pineland MH/DD/AD CSB
Human Resources Office
PO Box 745
Statesboro, GA 30459
FAX 912-764-3252
This position is subject to a pre-employment drug test, criminal records check, employment and/or background information check.
TOOMBS SERVICE CENTER VIDALIA GA.
PINELAND MENTAL HEALTH
TOOMBS SERVICE CENTER VIDALIA GA.
Job Title:
PEER SPECIALIST
General Duties:
A Peer is a person that has completed or is currently in a Recovery Program. Under direct supervision of the Program Director
Minimum Qualifications:
High School or GED and you must be a Peer ( someone who is currently in or has completed a Recovery Program)
Certified Peer Specialist a Plus , with at least three years experience in the mental health field and three years experience working in a peer environment .
STATE APP
Pineland MH/DD/AD CSB
Human Resources Office
PO Box 745
Statesboro, GA 30459
FAX 912-764-3252
This position is subject to a pre-employment drug test, criminal records check, employment and/or background information check.
TOOMBS SERVICE CENTER VIDALIA GA.
Job Title:
PEER SPECIALIST
General Duties:
A Peer is a person that has completed or is currently in a Recovery Program. Under direct supervision of the Program Director
Minimum Qualifications:
High School or GED and you must be a Peer ( someone who is currently in or has completed a Recovery Program)
Certified Peer Specialist a Plus , with at least three years experience in the mental health field and three years experience working in a peer environment .
STATE APP
Pineland MH/DD/AD CSB
Human Resources Office
PO Box 745
Statesboro, GA 30459
FAX 912-764-3252
This position is subject to a pre-employment drug test, criminal records check, employment and/or background information check.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Project Coordinator - UIC Georgia Peer Support Whole Health and Resiliency Study
Project Coordinator
UIC Georgia Peer Support Whole Health and Resiliency Study
The Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network is seeking an experienced Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) to coordinate the UIC Georgia Peer Support Whole Health and Resiliency Study. This is a full time position with benefits.
Listed below are the major responsibilities of the CPS research project coordinator.
• Help to locally coordinate the UIC health fair event in the Atlanta Metro Area.
• Participate in the Peer Support Whole Health & Resiliency (PSWHR) study’s facilitator training.
• Help design, implement, and monitor the initial pilot-test of PSWHR.
• Help advertise the main study in relevant areas.
• Travel to sites to engage in study subject recruitment throughout the project.
• Help inform experimental group members about group start dates, times, and locations, and help them figure out how to get there, if needed.
• Make sure that facilitators have all the materials they need to lead groups (manuals, handouts, etc., paid for by UIC).
• Provide regular supervision and check-ins with facilitators about how their groups and individual meetings are progressing.
• Travel to sites to serve as backup intervention provider when needed.
• Travel to sites to monitor group and in-person meeting fidelity (i.e., make sure facilitators deliver PSWHR according to agreed upon procedures), providing feedback and refresher training, as needed.
• Collect group attendance and fidelity data from facilitators and send it to UIC (via UPS). Work with UIC staff to help facilitators correct any problems in groups/meetings or drift from fidelity.
• Help update participants’ contact information, so that UIC can complete follow-up interviews on a timely basis.
• Help “track” participants who are difficult to find through secondary contact sources (i.e., call their family or friends listed on consent documents) to make sure that participants complete follow-up interviews on time.
• Participate in regular conference calls with facilitators and UIC for monitoring, support, and expertise sharing.
• Participate in regular project management conference calls with UIC staff, project consultants, and advisors.
Please email a letter of interest and resume to katie@gmhcn.org ASAP. If you have any questions, please call Sherry Jenkins Tucker, Executive Director, Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network at 404-687-9487.
UIC Georgia Peer Support Whole Health and Resiliency Study
The Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network is seeking an experienced Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) to coordinate the UIC Georgia Peer Support Whole Health and Resiliency Study. This is a full time position with benefits.
Listed below are the major responsibilities of the CPS research project coordinator.
• Help to locally coordinate the UIC health fair event in the Atlanta Metro Area.
• Participate in the Peer Support Whole Health & Resiliency (PSWHR) study’s facilitator training.
• Help design, implement, and monitor the initial pilot-test of PSWHR.
• Help advertise the main study in relevant areas.
• Travel to sites to engage in study subject recruitment throughout the project.
• Help inform experimental group members about group start dates, times, and locations, and help them figure out how to get there, if needed.
• Make sure that facilitators have all the materials they need to lead groups (manuals, handouts, etc., paid for by UIC).
• Provide regular supervision and check-ins with facilitators about how their groups and individual meetings are progressing.
• Travel to sites to serve as backup intervention provider when needed.
• Travel to sites to monitor group and in-person meeting fidelity (i.e., make sure facilitators deliver PSWHR according to agreed upon procedures), providing feedback and refresher training, as needed.
• Collect group attendance and fidelity data from facilitators and send it to UIC (via UPS). Work with UIC staff to help facilitators correct any problems in groups/meetings or drift from fidelity.
• Help update participants’ contact information, so that UIC can complete follow-up interviews on a timely basis.
• Help “track” participants who are difficult to find through secondary contact sources (i.e., call their family or friends listed on consent documents) to make sure that participants complete follow-up interviews on time.
• Participate in regular conference calls with facilitators and UIC for monitoring, support, and expertise sharing.
• Participate in regular project management conference calls with UIC staff, project consultants, and advisors.
Please email a letter of interest and resume to katie@gmhcn.org ASAP. If you have any questions, please call Sherry Jenkins Tucker, Executive Director, Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network at 404-687-9487.
Decatur Peer Support and Wellness Center - Part time
Position Opening!
Certified Peer Specialist - Part Time
The Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network, a recovery oriented, mental health consumer advocacy and education organization, is seeking Certified Peer Specialists to work part time at the Peer Support and Wellness Center located near downtown Decatur. Applicants must have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure, and reliable transportation. Applicants must also be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Salary for this position is $12.00 per hour. Please send a current Resume and Letter of Interest to jayme@gmhcn.org or mail to Jayme Lynch, c/o Peer Support and Wellness Center, 444 Sycamore Drive, Decatur, GA 30030. You can also FAX to 404-371-1404
FAX: 404-371-1404
Email: wellnesscenter@gmhcn.org
Website: www.gmhcn.org/wellnesscenter
Certified Peer Specialist - Part Time
The Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network, a recovery oriented, mental health consumer advocacy and education organization, is seeking Certified Peer Specialists to work part time at the Peer Support and Wellness Center located near downtown Decatur. Applicants must have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure, and reliable transportation. Applicants must also be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Salary for this position is $12.00 per hour. Please send a current Resume and Letter of Interest to jayme@gmhcn.org or mail to Jayme Lynch, c/o Peer Support and Wellness Center, 444 Sycamore Drive, Decatur, GA 30030. You can also FAX to 404-371-1404
FAX: 404-371-1404
Email: wellnesscenter@gmhcn.org
Website: www.gmhcn.org/wellnesscenter
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Peer Support, Wellness, and Respite Center in Bartow County, GA
The Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network, a recovery oriented, mental health consumer advocacy and education organization, is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to work part time for the Peer Support and Wellness Respite Center in Bartow County, GA. Applicants must have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure and reliable transportation. Salary for this position is $12.00 per hour. Preference will be given to applicants who can work a flexible schedule. Please send a resume and letter of interest to James Guffey, Director, Peer Support Wellness and Respite Center, 201 N. Erwin St., Cartersville, GA 30120 or FAX to 770-276-2023.
Part-Time Opening at the Peer Support, Wellness, and Respite Center in White County, GA
The Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network, a recovery oriented, mental health consumer advocacy and education organization, is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to work part time for the Peer Support, Wellness, and Respite Center in White County, GA. Applicants must have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure and reliable transportation. Salary for this position is $12.00 per hour. Preference will be given to applicants who can work a flexible schedule. Please send a resume and letter of interest to Victoria Fuller, Director, Peer Support, Wellness, and Respite Center, 46 Knaus Dr., Cleveland, GA 30528 or email victoria@gmhcn.org or FAX to 770-865-4427.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Family Intervention Specialists, Inc.
Family Intervention Specialists, Inc., a recovery oriented, mental health consumer advocacy and education organization, and a CORE Provider, is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to work full time for the Peer Support Center in Paulding County, GA. Applicants must have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure and reliable transportation. Salary for this position is $12.00 per hour. Preference will be given to applicants who can work a flexible schedule. Please send a resume and letter of interest to Stacy Wilson, Human Resource Manager, 848 Hiram Acworth Highway, Hiram, Georgia 30141 or FAX resume to (770) 234-4202
FCA Healthcare
FCA Healthcare
Job Opening: Certified Peer Specialist
Fulltime Position - Annual Salary: $25,000.00
This position is a member of the Assertive Community Team (ACT), a multidisciplinary team. The candidate may have experience as a recipient of mental health services for severe and persistent mental illness and is willing to use and share his or her personal, practical experience, knowledge, and first-hand insight to benefit the team and its clients. The peer specialist functions as a fully integrated team member to provide expertise about the recovery process, symptom management, and the persistence required by clients to have a satisfying life. Responsible to maximize client choice, self-determination and decision-making in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of treatment, rehabilitation and support services. Provides peer counseling and consultation to individual clients, families, and team staff.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide peer counseling and support to validate clients’ experiences and to provide guidance and encouragement to clients to take responsibility and actively participate in their own recovery
• Serve as a mentor to clients to promote hope and empowerment
• Act as an interpreter to help non-mental health consumer team members better understand and empathize with each client’s experience and perceptions
• Collaborate with the team to promote a team culture in which client’s experiences are recognized, understood and respected
• Help clients identify, understand, and combat stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness and develop strategies to reduce self-stigma
• Collaborate with the team to ensure the protection of clients’ rights
• Collaborate with team to help clients learn about pertinent grievance procedures and support clients with filing, mediating, and resolving complaints
• Serve as the liaison between the team and consumer-run programs such as self-help groups and drop-in centers
Psychiatric Treatment and Dual Diagnosis Substance Abuse Services
• Assist in the provision of ongoing assessment of clients’ mental illness symptoms and clients’ response to treatment. Suggest appropriate changes in treatment plans to ensure that immediate and appropriate interventions are provided in response to changes in clients’ mental status
• Assist in the provision of direct clinical services to clients on an individual, group, and family basis in the office and community to teach symptom-management techniques and promote personal growth and development
• Assist in the provision of individual and group treatment in the office and community in stage-based treatment model that is non-confrontational
Activities of Daily Living Services
• Provide on-going assessment, problem solving, side by side services, skill teaching, support, and environmental adaptations to assist clients with activities of daily living
• Assist clients to find and maintain a safe and affordable place to live
• Assist and support clients to carry out personal hygiene and grooming tasks
• Provide nutrition education and assistance
• Assist and support clients to perform household activities
• Ensure that clients have adequate financial support
• Teach money-management skills and assist with accessing financial services
• Help clients to access reliable transportation
Social and Interpersonal Relationships and Leisure Time
• Provide side by side support, coaching, and encouragement to help clients socialize
• Assist clients to plan and carry out leisure time activities on evenings and weekends and holidays
• Organize and lead individual and group social recreational activities to structure clients’ time, increase social experiences, and provide opportunities to practice social skills and receive feedback and support.
Education, Experience, and Knowledge Required
• Minimum of a have school diploma, 2 years of work experience with adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Preferred bachelor’s degree in a human services field or in a related area
• Must have good oral and written communication skills
• Must have a strong commitment to the right and ability of each person with a severe and persistent mental illness to live in a normal community
• Must have skills and competence to establish supportive and trusting relationships with person with severe and persistent mental illness
• Must have a valid GA driver’s license
Email: d.paul@fca-healthcare.com
678-228-1994 (Fax)
"Bringing Quality Resources Together"
Job Opening: Certified Peer Specialist
Fulltime Position - Annual Salary: $25,000.00
This position is a member of the Assertive Community Team (ACT), a multidisciplinary team. The candidate may have experience as a recipient of mental health services for severe and persistent mental illness and is willing to use and share his or her personal, practical experience, knowledge, and first-hand insight to benefit the team and its clients. The peer specialist functions as a fully integrated team member to provide expertise about the recovery process, symptom management, and the persistence required by clients to have a satisfying life. Responsible to maximize client choice, self-determination and decision-making in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of treatment, rehabilitation and support services. Provides peer counseling and consultation to individual clients, families, and team staff.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide peer counseling and support to validate clients’ experiences and to provide guidance and encouragement to clients to take responsibility and actively participate in their own recovery
• Serve as a mentor to clients to promote hope and empowerment
• Act as an interpreter to help non-mental health consumer team members better understand and empathize with each client’s experience and perceptions
• Collaborate with the team to promote a team culture in which client’s experiences are recognized, understood and respected
• Help clients identify, understand, and combat stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness and develop strategies to reduce self-stigma
• Collaborate with the team to ensure the protection of clients’ rights
• Collaborate with team to help clients learn about pertinent grievance procedures and support clients with filing, mediating, and resolving complaints
• Serve as the liaison between the team and consumer-run programs such as self-help groups and drop-in centers
Psychiatric Treatment and Dual Diagnosis Substance Abuse Services
• Assist in the provision of ongoing assessment of clients’ mental illness symptoms and clients’ response to treatment. Suggest appropriate changes in treatment plans to ensure that immediate and appropriate interventions are provided in response to changes in clients’ mental status
• Assist in the provision of direct clinical services to clients on an individual, group, and family basis in the office and community to teach symptom-management techniques and promote personal growth and development
• Assist in the provision of individual and group treatment in the office and community in stage-based treatment model that is non-confrontational
Activities of Daily Living Services
• Provide on-going assessment, problem solving, side by side services, skill teaching, support, and environmental adaptations to assist clients with activities of daily living
• Assist clients to find and maintain a safe and affordable place to live
• Assist and support clients to carry out personal hygiene and grooming tasks
• Provide nutrition education and assistance
• Assist and support clients to perform household activities
• Ensure that clients have adequate financial support
• Teach money-management skills and assist with accessing financial services
• Help clients to access reliable transportation
Social and Interpersonal Relationships and Leisure Time
• Provide side by side support, coaching, and encouragement to help clients socialize
• Assist clients to plan and carry out leisure time activities on evenings and weekends and holidays
• Organize and lead individual and group social recreational activities to structure clients’ time, increase social experiences, and provide opportunities to practice social skills and receive feedback and support.
Education, Experience, and Knowledge Required
• Minimum of a have school diploma, 2 years of work experience with adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Preferred bachelor’s degree in a human services field or in a related area
• Must have good oral and written communication skills
• Must have a strong commitment to the right and ability of each person with a severe and persistent mental illness to live in a normal community
• Must have skills and competence to establish supportive and trusting relationships with person with severe and persistent mental illness
• Must have a valid GA driver’s license
Email: d.paul@fca-healthcare.com
678-228-1994 (Fax)
"Bringing Quality Resources Together"
Positive Growth, Inc.
Positive Growth, Inc. Intervention and Education Center is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist (Contract position) to join our organization.
Responsibilities include:
• Provide rehabilitative skill-building tools and assistance to persons served.
• Assists individuals in learning and developing tools and skills related to individual’s own determined goals.
• Assesses the individual’s progress toward goals and responses to interventions, and determines additional or replacement services to best serve individual.
• Transports individuals to resources and environments deemed appropriate and essential for improving emotional and functional well-being.
• Works with individual on identified needs and hopes for future by providing appropriate resources, suggesting homework assignments to promote thought and development.
• Documents all interaction with individual; behavior, interventions, responses, and plans, appropriately, as required, and in the given time frame of agency.
• Job Qualifications:
• Must be certified through GA Mental Health Network and DBHDD.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Must have high school diploma or GED at a minimum
• Must have valid Georgia Drivers License with low violations
Kimberly Veira, LCSW
Positive Growth, Inc. - Community Based Services
Clinical Program Director
404.298.9005 - Office
404.298.0046 - Fax
kveira@positivegrowthinc.org - Email
cbs@positivegrowthinc.org - Agency Email
Responsibilities include:
• Provide rehabilitative skill-building tools and assistance to persons served.
• Assists individuals in learning and developing tools and skills related to individual’s own determined goals.
• Assesses the individual’s progress toward goals and responses to interventions, and determines additional or replacement services to best serve individual.
• Transports individuals to resources and environments deemed appropriate and essential for improving emotional and functional well-being.
• Works with individual on identified needs and hopes for future by providing appropriate resources, suggesting homework assignments to promote thought and development.
• Documents all interaction with individual; behavior, interventions, responses, and plans, appropriately, as required, and in the given time frame of agency.
• Job Qualifications:
• Must be certified through GA Mental Health Network and DBHDD.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Must have high school diploma or GED at a minimum
• Must have valid Georgia Drivers License with low violations
Kimberly Veira, LCSW
Positive Growth, Inc. - Community Based Services
Clinical Program Director
404.298.9005 - Office
404.298.0046 - Fax
kveira@positivegrowthinc.org - Email
cbs@positivegrowthinc.org - Agency Email
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Vision of Greatness
Job Title: Certified Peer Support Specialist Type: Contract
Contact: Please fax resumes- (404) 815-9138 or email – hetrott@visionsofgreatness.org
• Job Summary:
• Provides rehabilitative skill-building tools and assistance to persons served.
• Assists individuals in learning and developing tools and skills related to individual’s own determined goals.
• Assesses the individual’s progress toward goals and responses to interventions, and determines additional or replacement services to best serve individual.
• Transports individuals to resources and environments deemed appropriate and essential for improving emotional and functional well-being.
• Works with individual on identified needs and hopes for future by providing appropriate resources, suggesting homework assignments to promote thought and development.
• Documents all interaction with individual; behavior, interventions, responses, and plans, appropriately, as required, and in the given time frame of agency.
• Show clear evidence of individual’s participation in treatment, progress toward goals, and how individual responded to assistance provided.
• Job Qualifications:
• Must be certified through Ga Mental Health Network and DBHDD.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Have an understanding and sensitivity to serving the divers and special needs population
• Must have high school diploma or GED at a minimum
• Must have valid Georgia Drivers License with low violations
Contact: Please fax resumes- (404) 815-9138 or email – hetrott@visionsofgreatness.org
• Job Summary:
• Provides rehabilitative skill-building tools and assistance to persons served.
• Assists individuals in learning and developing tools and skills related to individual’s own determined goals.
• Assesses the individual’s progress toward goals and responses to interventions, and determines additional or replacement services to best serve individual.
• Transports individuals to resources and environments deemed appropriate and essential for improving emotional and functional well-being.
• Works with individual on identified needs and hopes for future by providing appropriate resources, suggesting homework assignments to promote thought and development.
• Documents all interaction with individual; behavior, interventions, responses, and plans, appropriately, as required, and in the given time frame of agency.
• Show clear evidence of individual’s participation in treatment, progress toward goals, and how individual responded to assistance provided.
• Job Qualifications:
• Must be certified through Ga Mental Health Network and DBHDD.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Have an understanding and sensitivity to serving the divers and special needs population
• Must have high school diploma or GED at a minimum
• Must have valid Georgia Drivers License with low violations
Friday, February 03, 2012
Community Friendship, Inc. - Atlanta
Job Opening: Peer Support Case Manager II
Fulltime Position - Annual Salary: $24,000.00
Screening Questions:
• Are you a Certified Peer Specialist?
Major Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide supportive case management services to homeless mentally ill adults.
• Links members to community resources and successfully completes supports for members in areas such as: mental health/medical appointment assistance, obtaining medications, food, transportation, crisis support, shopping, socialization, etc.
• Actively seeks resources and opportunities in the community for client utilization.
• Conducts home visits at a minimum of once per week when applicable.
• Provides constructive feedback to members focusing on living, working, and medical care options.
• Writes case note(s) after each visit reflecting progress and other significant information, when applicable
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and abilities:
• Must be a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)
• GED or high school diploma.
• Ability to work well with people.
• Skill in effective interpersonal relationships, communicating information and ideas clearly, concisely and effectively both verbally and written.
• Knowledge of service delivery for adults with psychiatric disabilities and community resources.
• Must possess a current Georgia driver's license and be insurable in the state of Georgia.
• Must be able to lift 25 – 50lbs, retrieving and placing materials on high shelves and on floor-level shelves; standing, walking; carrying; grasping; hearing; seeing; sitting; kneeling; climbing;
balancing; stooping; crouching and reaching.
CFI is looking for someone that has personal experience with mental illness, is able to help others with coping skills, and has documentation as a certified peer specialist.
Please submit your resume in a Word document format along with your salary requirements to dclemons@communityfriendship.org. (Only qualified candidates should apply).
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Fulltime Position - Annual Salary: $24,000.00
Screening Questions:
• Are you a Certified Peer Specialist?
Major Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide supportive case management services to homeless mentally ill adults.
• Links members to community resources and successfully completes supports for members in areas such as: mental health/medical appointment assistance, obtaining medications, food, transportation, crisis support, shopping, socialization, etc.
• Actively seeks resources and opportunities in the community for client utilization.
• Conducts home visits at a minimum of once per week when applicable.
• Provides constructive feedback to members focusing on living, working, and medical care options.
• Writes case note(s) after each visit reflecting progress and other significant information, when applicable
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and abilities:
• Must be a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)
• GED or high school diploma.
• Ability to work well with people.
• Skill in effective interpersonal relationships, communicating information and ideas clearly, concisely and effectively both verbally and written.
• Knowledge of service delivery for adults with psychiatric disabilities and community resources.
• Must possess a current Georgia driver's license and be insurable in the state of Georgia.
• Must be able to lift 25 – 50lbs, retrieving and placing materials on high shelves and on floor-level shelves; standing, walking; carrying; grasping; hearing; seeing; sitting; kneeling; climbing;
balancing; stooping; crouching and reaching.
CFI is looking for someone that has personal experience with mental illness, is able to help others with coping skills, and has documentation as a certified peer specialist.
Please submit your resume in a Word document format along with your salary requirements to dclemons@communityfriendship.org. (Only qualified candidates should apply).
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Friday, January 20, 2012
ANKA Georgia Behavioral Health
ANKA Georgia Behavioral Health, Inc. has an immediate opening
for a Peer Counselor in Marietta, East Point, Rome, Columbus, College Park, Jonesboro, Georgia.
Our Company: Anka Georgia is a private non-profit corporation providing community behavioral health services. Please visit our website at www.ankabhi.org to learn more about our dynamic organization.
The Mission of Anka BHI is to eliminate the impact of behavioral health problems for all people.
About the Job: Under the supervision of the ACT Leader, the Peer Counselor will be a mental health consumer that provides peer counseling and their personal experiences with mentally ill clients and their family members in the community and in a community-based office setting as a member of an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team. ACT Teams provide community-based mental health services to consumers who have serious mental illnesses, possible co-occurring substance abuse disorders, and are typically frequent users of Medicaid mental health services and/or psychiatric hospitalization.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
· Engage consumers and families in a welcoming, hopeful, and empathic manner regardless of stage of readiness and phase of treatment. Support and empower clients to define and achieve their individual goals and give them the tools to learn to move beyond their illness in order to pursue a personally meaningful life.
· Collaborate with the ACT Team to develop Psychiatric/Social Functioning History Timelines, Treatment Plans, Weekly Consumer Schedules, and Daily Team Schedules, and participate in treatment planning meetings and daily team meetings in order to monitor client progress and coordination of care with others.
· Share personal, practical experience to benefit ACT Team staff and clients.
· Provide expertise about symptom management and the recovery process.
· Provide peer counseling to ACT clients and their families/supporters.
Experience/Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent. Must be a mental health consumer who is a current or former client of the ACT Program or a consumer of any County mental health system program and can provide peer counseling and mentorship. Attend Peer Employment Training and obtain certification prior to hire. Possess excellent communication and writing skills. Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, County systems, etc.) A valid CPR and First Aid certificate.
Also, requires a valid Georgia Driver's License, proof of current auto insurance and must meet insurability requirements of Anka’s insurance carrier.
If you meet the requirements, please send resume to the HR Recruiter, specify job title and location at rglover@ankabhi.org or fax it to 404.448.3754.
Anka is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse work force.
Anka Behavioral Health, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, gender identity, disability (physical/mental), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
Minorities/Consumers/Ex-Consumers are encouraged to apply.
for a Peer Counselor in Marietta, East Point, Rome, Columbus, College Park, Jonesboro, Georgia.
Our Company: Anka Georgia is a private non-profit corporation providing community behavioral health services. Please visit our website at www.ankabhi.org to learn more about our dynamic organization.
The Mission of Anka BHI is to eliminate the impact of behavioral health problems for all people.
About the Job: Under the supervision of the ACT Leader, the Peer Counselor will be a mental health consumer that provides peer counseling and their personal experiences with mentally ill clients and their family members in the community and in a community-based office setting as a member of an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team. ACT Teams provide community-based mental health services to consumers who have serious mental illnesses, possible co-occurring substance abuse disorders, and are typically frequent users of Medicaid mental health services and/or psychiatric hospitalization.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
· Engage consumers and families in a welcoming, hopeful, and empathic manner regardless of stage of readiness and phase of treatment. Support and empower clients to define and achieve their individual goals and give them the tools to learn to move beyond their illness in order to pursue a personally meaningful life.
· Collaborate with the ACT Team to develop Psychiatric/Social Functioning History Timelines, Treatment Plans, Weekly Consumer Schedules, and Daily Team Schedules, and participate in treatment planning meetings and daily team meetings in order to monitor client progress and coordination of care with others.
· Share personal, practical experience to benefit ACT Team staff and clients.
· Provide expertise about symptom management and the recovery process.
· Provide peer counseling to ACT clients and their families/supporters.
Experience/Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent. Must be a mental health consumer who is a current or former client of the ACT Program or a consumer of any County mental health system program and can provide peer counseling and mentorship. Attend Peer Employment Training and obtain certification prior to hire. Possess excellent communication and writing skills. Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, County systems, etc.) A valid CPR and First Aid certificate.
Also, requires a valid Georgia Driver's License, proof of current auto insurance and must meet insurability requirements of Anka’s insurance carrier.
If you meet the requirements, please send resume to the HR Recruiter, specify job title and location at rglover@ankabhi.org or fax it to 404.448.3754.
Anka is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse work force.
Anka Behavioral Health, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, gender identity, disability (physical/mental), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
Minorities/Consumers/Ex-Consumers are encouraged to apply.
Renaissance Counseling Services
Renaissance Counseling Services, an Assertive Community Treatment agency is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist. This opportunity allows the Peer Specialist to be a support to the community by assisting in helping the clients to cope with their mental illness and providing Act Services while functioning as part of a team. The CPS performs a wide range of tasks to assist clients in regaining control over their lives and their recovery process. The CPS will act as a role model to their clients. The applicant must have excellent communication skills, writing skills and reliable transportation. The position is Monday–Friday however applicants must be flexible. Salary for this position ranges from $ 25,000 to $29,000 annually and benefits include medical, dental, and paid vacation.
Educational Requirements
High school diploma/equivalent
Certification by the GA Certified Peer Specialist Project
Contact Information
Applicant’s can forward a resume and letter of interest to Renaissance Counseling Services Attn: Wendy Dwarika 2752 E. Ponce De Leon Avenue Decatur GA, 30030 or email rcsw.dwarika@gmail.com of fax 404-228-3160
Educational Requirements
High school diploma/equivalent
Certification by the GA Certified Peer Specialist Project
Contact Information
Applicant’s can forward a resume and letter of interest to Renaissance Counseling Services Attn: Wendy Dwarika 2752 E. Ponce De Leon Avenue Decatur GA, 30030 or email rcsw.dwarika@gmail.com of fax 404-228-3160
Monday, January 16, 2012
Highland Rivers CSB
ActionMed Personnel serving Highland Rivers, CSB is seeking two Certified Peer Specialist. One for Rome, Georgia area and one in Ellijay, Georgia. They are both fulltime positions working as Peer Support for Adult and Children/Adolescents in a treatment program. Action Med Personnel places permanent outsource staffing for Highland Rivers, CSB in 11 NW Ga. counties. We offer a competitive benefits package and wages begin at $20,800 annually.
You must be at least 21 yrs of age and have a valid Driver's license. You must be able to submit a good 7 yr. driving record (MVR) and have a HS Diploma or GED; pass a drug screen and background checks. Positions are for 1st shift Mon-Sat/ 40 hrs week. Duties to include; meeting with consumers and staff to plan and design schedules. Operate van and transport consumers as needed. Monitor and supervise consumers on breaks and lunch. Provide and facilitate structured day program classes, meet requirements for documentation and notes in required time frame for consumers charts. Computer skills a must. Attend meetings and trainings with other staff and assist in treatment plan to identify consumers strengths and development needs, complete follow ups and referrals services to facilitate consumers needs in transitioning from programs to independent daily living.
The position of Certified Peer Specialist requires a specific Certification In Georgia. If you have a certificate or if you are getting ready to take the exam, please include a copy or information on the exam date.
Thank You!
Valerie L. Viars
Recruiting Specialist
ActionMed Personnel
802 S. Wall Street
Calhoun, Ga 30701
706-659-1220 office
706-243-4955 e-fax
hrcjobs@actionmedpersonnel.com (e-Mail)
Please visit www.craigslist.org under medical/healthcare jobs in NW Georgia for current
available positions or Georgia Dept. of Labor websites in the various counties.
You must be at least 21 yrs of age and have a valid Driver's license. You must be able to submit a good 7 yr. driving record (MVR) and have a HS Diploma or GED; pass a drug screen and background checks. Positions are for 1st shift Mon-Sat/ 40 hrs week. Duties to include; meeting with consumers and staff to plan and design schedules. Operate van and transport consumers as needed. Monitor and supervise consumers on breaks and lunch. Provide and facilitate structured day program classes, meet requirements for documentation and notes in required time frame for consumers charts. Computer skills a must. Attend meetings and trainings with other staff and assist in treatment plan to identify consumers strengths and development needs, complete follow ups and referrals services to facilitate consumers needs in transitioning from programs to independent daily living.
The position of Certified Peer Specialist requires a specific Certification In Georgia. If you have a certificate or if you are getting ready to take the exam, please include a copy or information on the exam date.
Thank You!
Valerie L. Viars
Recruiting Specialist
ActionMed Personnel
802 S. Wall Street
Calhoun, Ga 30701
706-659-1220 office
706-243-4955 e-fax
hrcjobs@actionmedpersonnel.com (e-Mail)
Please visit www.craigslist.org under medical/healthcare jobs in NW Georgia for current
available positions or Georgia Dept. of Labor websites in the various counties.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Rebirth Counseling and Training Center
Rebirth Counseling and Training Center is looking for Certified Peer Support Specialists to join our team. Our philosophy consists of identifying the community services and support that a family or individual may need.
Description and Primary Purpose of Position:
Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) provides peer support services; serves as a consumer advocate; provides consumer information and peer support. The CPS will role model competency in recovery and ongoing coping skills. This position of moderate difficulty is responsible for providing a variety of case management and outreach interventions to consumers in their natural environment. Individual serves as advocate in assisting consumers in accessing community resources, teaching and modeling self-help and coping skills.
Minimum Training & Experience:
High school diploma or GED; Bachelors preferred. Certification as Peer Specialist through the Georgia DBHDD/Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network. Candidates with previous experience providing behavioral health care services in the community strongly preferred. This position makes up part of a team consisting of behavioral healthcare professionals, nurses and paraprofessionals who work in conjunction with clinic-based staff to provide comprehensive behavioral healthcare services and supports.
Additional requirements include problem solving/decision making skills and crisis management skills.
Interested applicants that meet the requirements can email their resume to admin@rctcinc.com
Description and Primary Purpose of Position:
Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) provides peer support services; serves as a consumer advocate; provides consumer information and peer support. The CPS will role model competency in recovery and ongoing coping skills. This position of moderate difficulty is responsible for providing a variety of case management and outreach interventions to consumers in their natural environment. Individual serves as advocate in assisting consumers in accessing community resources, teaching and modeling self-help and coping skills.
Minimum Training & Experience:
High school diploma or GED; Bachelors preferred. Certification as Peer Specialist through the Georgia DBHDD/Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network. Candidates with previous experience providing behavioral health care services in the community strongly preferred. This position makes up part of a team consisting of behavioral healthcare professionals, nurses and paraprofessionals who work in conjunction with clinic-based staff to provide comprehensive behavioral healthcare services and supports.
Additional requirements include problem solving/decision making skills and crisis management skills.
Interested applicants that meet the requirements can email their resume to admin@rctcinc.com
Friday, January 06, 2012
Traime Behavioral Health in Marietta - Part Time
Traime Behavioral Health is located at 2759 Delk Road N.E., Suite 1100, Marietta Georgia 30067. We are looking to add a Certified Peer Specialist to our team. Applicants are invited to apply online at www.traimebehavioralhealth.com.
POSITION: Certified Peer Specialist
Salary: $10.00 Per Hour [Part Time]
Description and Primary Purpose of Position:
This position of moderate difficulty is responsible for providing a variety of case management and outreach interventions to consumers in their natural environment. Individual serves as advocate in assisting consumers in accessing community resources, teaching and modeling self-help and coping skills. Must be able to develop WRAP Plans.
Minimum Training & Experience:
A Certified Peer Specialist certificate, or certificate eligible within six months.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more years in recovery.
Problem Solving / Decision Making Skills:
Must have excellent assessment and crisis management skills. Candidate will work closely with metro area hospitals, city/county jails and courts. Must be able to negotiate system boundaries.
POSITION: Certified Peer Specialist
Salary: $10.00 Per Hour [Part Time]
Description and Primary Purpose of Position:
This position of moderate difficulty is responsible for providing a variety of case management and outreach interventions to consumers in their natural environment. Individual serves as advocate in assisting consumers in accessing community resources, teaching and modeling self-help and coping skills. Must be able to develop WRAP Plans.
Minimum Training & Experience:
A Certified Peer Specialist certificate, or certificate eligible within six months.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more years in recovery.
Problem Solving / Decision Making Skills:
Must have excellent assessment and crisis management skills. Candidate will work closely with metro area hospitals, city/county jails and courts. Must be able to negotiate system boundaries.
Wednesday, January 04, 2012
Helping Hands Community Based Services, Inc.
Location: 5524 Old National Highway, Suite B, College Park , Georgia 30349
Job Title: Certified Peer Specialist
Number of openings: 2 Part-time position 20 -25 hours per week (Flexible days and hours) 1 male and 1 female
Job Description: Facilitates peer support group and sessions for individuals enrolled in the services of HHCB. Participates in multi-disciplinarian treatment team meetings. Provides supportive counseling to individuals. Provides a written description of individual and group session notes, using BIRP progress notes, on all individuals who attend daily group sessions.
Qualifications: Must have a High School Diploma or a GED and must be certified as an Peer Support Specialist
Other Information: CPS may fax resume to 404-763-8502 attention Kira S Bradley, CACII or email resume to kbradley@helpinghandsgeorgia.com
Job Title: Certified Peer Specialist
Number of openings: 2 Part-time position 20 -25 hours per week (Flexible days and hours) 1 male and 1 female
Job Description: Facilitates peer support group and sessions for individuals enrolled in the services of HHCB. Participates in multi-disciplinarian treatment team meetings. Provides supportive counseling to individuals. Provides a written description of individual and group session notes, using BIRP progress notes, on all individuals who attend daily group sessions.
Qualifications: Must have a High School Diploma or a GED and must be certified as an Peer Support Specialist
Other Information: CPS may fax resume to 404-763-8502 attention Kira S Bradley, CACII or email resume to kbradley@helpinghandsgeorgia.com
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Traime Behavioral Health in Marietta
Traime Behavioral Health is located at 2759 Delk Road N.E. Marietta Georgia 30067. We are looking to add a Certified Peer Specialist to our team. Applicants are invited to apply online at www.traimebehavioralhealth.com.
POSITION: Certified Peer Specialist
Salary: $20,000.00 annually
Description and Primary Purpose of Position:
This position of moderate difficulty is responsible for providing a variety of case management and outreach interventions to consumers in their natural environment. Individual serves as advocate in assisting consumers in accessing community resources, teaching and modeling self-help and coping skills.
Minimum Training & Experience:
A Certified Peer Specialist certificate, or certificate eligible within six months.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more years in recovery.
Problem Solving / Decision Making Skills:
Must have excellent assessment and crisis management skills. Candidate will work closely with metro area hospitals, city/county jails and courts. Must be able to negotiate system boundaries.
POSITION: Certified Peer Specialist
Salary: $20,000.00 annually
Description and Primary Purpose of Position:
This position of moderate difficulty is responsible for providing a variety of case management and outreach interventions to consumers in their natural environment. Individual serves as advocate in assisting consumers in accessing community resources, teaching and modeling self-help and coping skills.
Minimum Training & Experience:
A Certified Peer Specialist certificate, or certificate eligible within six months.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more years in recovery.
Problem Solving / Decision Making Skills:
Must have excellent assessment and crisis management skills. Candidate will work closely with metro area hospitals, city/county jails and courts. Must be able to negotiate system boundaries.
Monday, December 19, 2011
MASS - Executive Director Consumer Quality Initiatives
The Opportunity
Executive Director
Consumer Quality Initiatives
Consumer Quality Initiatives (CQI), a Massachusetts-based, mental health consumer-led research, evaluation and quality improvement nonprofit, is seeking an experienced, strategic thinking, entrepreneurial and visionary executive director who will help guide the organization to its next level of development. Candidates who have lived experience with a mental health condition and recovery (consumers) are especially encouraged to apply.
This position offers a unique opportunity to lead a cutting-edge organization that is in the forefront of consumer-based, participatory action research and is positioned to deepen its impact on the mental health field - in Massachusetts and nationally. The new executive director will help the organization develop new partnership and contract opportunities in order to deepen and expand CQI's research and evaluation initiatives.
Successful candidates will have demonstrated success in nonprofit management, developing new contracts and revenue-generating opportunities; have experience with growing an organization and developing consumer leadership; and have a strong interest in using research and evaluation to affect behavioral health policy change. CQI's mission is "to develop opportunities for the meaningful involvement of consumers and family members in all aspects of mental health research and program evaluation. By doing so, we aim to study issues that are relevant to the community, initiate changes to improve the system for all, and narrow the gap between research/evaluation and practice."
Growing out of the consumer/survivor movement of the 1980's and 90's, CQI has a unique history of effectively formulating consumer-voice inspired research and evaluation, engaging participant respondents, and generating productive feedback fostering quality improvement. Since its inception, CQI has advised the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership (the state behavioral health managed care plan), independent provider agencies and peer-led organizations about consumer-directed program planning, quality improvement and evaluation.
CQI has an annual budget of about $500,000. Its board is comprised of at least 51% consumers and a majority of its staff providing direct services are also consumers. Applications and Nominations This search is being conducted by Third Sector New England's Executive Transitions Program with Transition Consultant Judy Freiwirth, Psy.D. Applications and nominations may be sent to CQIsearch@tsne.org. Only online and complete applications will be accepted. Please include a resume, cover letter describing your interest and qualifications for the position, and a writing sample as Word or PDF attachments. Cover letter should include salary history and requirements and how you learned of the position. Resume should include contact information for three references. Complete packages must be received by December 23, 2011.
Consumer Quality Initiatives is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of candidates for this position; candidates with lived experience of a mental health condition and recovery are especially encouraged to apply. More information at http://www.tsne.org/site/c.ghLUK3PCLoF/b.7800281/k.F1D2/Nonprofit_Jobs__Executive_Director_Consumer_Quality_Initiatives.htm
Executive Director
Consumer Quality Initiatives
Consumer Quality Initiatives (CQI), a Massachusetts-based, mental health consumer-led research, evaluation and quality improvement nonprofit, is seeking an experienced, strategic thinking, entrepreneurial and visionary executive director who will help guide the organization to its next level of development. Candidates who have lived experience with a mental health condition and recovery (consumers) are especially encouraged to apply.
This position offers a unique opportunity to lead a cutting-edge organization that is in the forefront of consumer-based, participatory action research and is positioned to deepen its impact on the mental health field - in Massachusetts and nationally. The new executive director will help the organization develop new partnership and contract opportunities in order to deepen and expand CQI's research and evaluation initiatives.
Successful candidates will have demonstrated success in nonprofit management, developing new contracts and revenue-generating opportunities; have experience with growing an organization and developing consumer leadership; and have a strong interest in using research and evaluation to affect behavioral health policy change. CQI's mission is "to develop opportunities for the meaningful involvement of consumers and family members in all aspects of mental health research and program evaluation. By doing so, we aim to study issues that are relevant to the community, initiate changes to improve the system for all, and narrow the gap between research/evaluation and practice."
Growing out of the consumer/survivor movement of the 1980's and 90's, CQI has a unique history of effectively formulating consumer-voice inspired research and evaluation, engaging participant respondents, and generating productive feedback fostering quality improvement. Since its inception, CQI has advised the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership (the state behavioral health managed care plan), independent provider agencies and peer-led organizations about consumer-directed program planning, quality improvement and evaluation.
CQI has an annual budget of about $500,000. Its board is comprised of at least 51% consumers and a majority of its staff providing direct services are also consumers. Applications and Nominations This search is being conducted by Third Sector New England's Executive Transitions Program with Transition Consultant Judy Freiwirth, Psy.D. Applications and nominations may be sent to CQIsearch@tsne.org. Only online and complete applications will be accepted. Please include a resume, cover letter describing your interest and qualifications for the position, and a writing sample as Word or PDF attachments. Cover letter should include salary history and requirements and how you learned of the position. Resume should include contact information for three references. Complete packages must be received by December 23, 2011.
Consumer Quality Initiatives is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of candidates for this position; candidates with lived experience of a mental health condition and recovery are especially encouraged to apply. More information at http://www.tsne.org/site/c.ghLUK3PCLoF/b.7800281/k.F1D2/Nonprofit_Jobs__Executive_Director_Consumer_Quality_Initiatives.htm
Sunday, December 18, 2011
United Way Metro Atlanta
Position Opening: Certified Peer Specialist
Job Description: Seeking a female candidate that is a Certified Peer Specialist. The individual in this position will be working with homeless individuals with mental health diagnoses. The individual in this role will be expected to perform the following duties:
• Transport clients to appointments
• Assist clients with tasks and assignments as designated by case manager
• Advocate for clients in achieving the tasks that are necessary to become permanently housed
• Document activities thoroughly
• Obtain items clients require (prescriptions, documentation, housing supplies, etc.)
The chosen candidate must be well-organized and be familiar or willing to familiarize themselves with service systems within the Atlanta area. The chosen candidate must have a valid drivers license and insurance. The chosen candidate must also be flexible and efficient with multi-tasking.
Resumes should be emailed to dhowell@uwma.org no later than Jan. 15, 2012.
Job Description: Seeking a female candidate that is a Certified Peer Specialist. The individual in this position will be working with homeless individuals with mental health diagnoses. The individual in this role will be expected to perform the following duties:
• Transport clients to appointments
• Assist clients with tasks and assignments as designated by case manager
• Advocate for clients in achieving the tasks that are necessary to become permanently housed
• Document activities thoroughly
• Obtain items clients require (prescriptions, documentation, housing supplies, etc.)
The chosen candidate must be well-organized and be familiar or willing to familiarize themselves with service systems within the Atlanta area. The chosen candidate must have a valid drivers license and insurance. The chosen candidate must also be flexible and efficient with multi-tasking.
Resumes should be emailed to dhowell@uwma.org no later than Jan. 15, 2012.
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