Needham, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
1 Love what you do! Peer Specialist - Program for Assertive Community Treatment Riverside Community Care is seeking a Peer Specialist to join our community-based PACT program in the Norwood/Needham/Dedham area. PACT prov…
Skills: Recovery Support, Peer Mentoring, Community Outreach, Crisis Intervention, Resource Coordination
Needham, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$22/hr–$23/hr
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Skills: Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Health Support, Childcare, Case Management, Patient Supervision
Needham, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$59k–$75k/yr
Job DetailsJob Location: Needham - Needham, MA 02492Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: Bachelor DegreeSalary Range: $58,700.00 - $75,000.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: Monday-FridayAbout Walker Since 1961, Walker Therape…
Skills: EHR Administration, Performance Improvement, Change Management, User Acceptance Testing, Workflow Optimization
Needham, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$87k–$89k/yr
Riverside Community Care Love what you do! Exciting opportunity to join Riverside Community Care as a Special Education Teacher for our esteemed Riverside School! The Riverside School is a 766-approved Private Therapeuti…
Skills: IEP Implementation, Data Tracking, Classroom Management, Collaborative Teaching, Special Education Instruction
Needham, Massachusetts, United States • On-site
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The Peer Specialist works within a PACT team to guide individuals through their recovery process using their own lived experience as a model. They provide education, facilitate individual and group conversations, and assist participants in accessing recovery resources and communities.
Candidates must have personal recovery experience to serve as a positive model for others. Obtaining a CPS certification is encouraged and linked to a pay increase.
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Love what you do!
Peer Specialist - Program for Assertive Community Treatment
Riverside Community Care is seeking a Peer Specialist to join our community-based PACT program in the Norwood/Needham/Dedham area.
PACT provides individuals referred by the Department of Mental Health or MBHP with access to community-based rehabilitation, clinical treatment, employment, housing, wellness and peer services, with ancillary supports that will be coordinated in partnership with the individual. Services are designed to be flexible based on the needs of the persons served, and to promote resiliency and recovery for all participants. PACT is a 24/7 program and services are provided 7 days per week, 365 days per year.
This is an exciting opportunity to guide the recovery focused culture within this team.
The Peer Specialist will work as a member of the PACT team to inspire that recovery is possible through individual and group conversations, guiding individuals through their own recovery process, and assisting individuals with learning about and accessing recovery resources and communities. The Peer Specialist will provide education to individuals and team members, and direct services using their own recovery experience as a positive model.
Schedule: Part Time, 20 hours
Pay Rate: $22.49/hourly
Why You'll Love Riverside
We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.
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Leading the way in behavioral healthcare & human services.
A community-based non-profit organization serving more than 40,000 people a year in Massachusetts, Riverside Community Care offers a wide range of mental healthcare, developmental and brain injury services, early childhood and youth programs, addiction treatment, trauma response, and more. And our digital learning platforms extend our reach to more than one million people around the globe, providing tools for education, prevention, and crisis management. We are dedicated to: Children, youth, and families needing mental healthcare, early intervention services, family support, and care coordination services. Individuals with mental health needs seeking counseling and/or medication, emergency psychiatric services, employment, and housing support. Those with developmental disabilities, brain injury, or autism, needing residential services, employment assistance, or support services. Families and children who have experienced domestic violence. Schools, colleges, workplaces, and communities seeking to address mental health issues, substance use, and suicide risk. Organizations and communities facing the aftermath of a tragic event such as a teen suicide or natural disaster. We partner with local hospitals and physicians, and work with most insurers and MassHealth in support of individual and collective goals. Our staff are remarkable, compassionate people who are proud of the work they do to improve people’s lives and are up for any challenge. You can count on Riverside when you or someone you know needs help. We take your trust seriously and work hard to make a difference by delivering integrated, quality care.
Offices: 270 Bridge Street, Suite 301, Dedham, MA 02026, US
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