Peer Support Specialist (KRCC - Perry County - Substance Use Disorder)
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About this role
Position: Peer Support Specialist - Substance Use Disorder program
Company/Location: Kentucky River Community Care/Perry Outpatient Substance Use Disorder program
Employment type: Regular Full-Time
Credentials: High School diploma or GED. One (1) year sustained recovery from a mental health or substance use disorder.
Special skills/knowledge: Ability to operate basic office and electronic devises and their related software.
Primary functions:
- Serve as an active member of the client’s treatment team, including participation in team meetings and treatment planning meetings.
- Implement and coordinate recovery plans for individual clients in assigned population group, including evaluation, consultation, education, and follow-up services.
- Serve as role model for clients by sharing own recovery process and teaching effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.
- Provide advocacy services on behalf of clients.
- Inform supervisor and other members of treatment team, as indicated, of issues/concerns related to individual clients.
Funded in part or in whole from Federal, CHFS, and/or other state funds
EEO
Texting Privacy Policy and Information:
- Message type: Informational; you will receive text messages regarding your application and potentially regarding interview scheduling.
- No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes.
- Message frequency will vary depending on the application process.
- Msg & data rates may apply.
- OPT out at any time by texting "Stop".
Other facts
Tech stack
Peer Support,Substance Use Disorder,Recovery Plans,Advocacy Services,Coping Techniques,Self-Help Strategies,Team Meetings,Treatment Planning,Client Evaluation,Consultation,Education,Follow-Up Services,Basic Office Skills,Electronic Devices,Communication,Role Model
About Kentucky River Community Care
Kentucky River Community Care Inc, Information And More.
Team size: 51-200 employees
Website: http://www.krccnet.com/
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Mental Health Care
What you'll do
- The Peer Support Specialist serves as an active member of the client’s treatment team, participating in meetings and implementing recovery plans. They provide advocacy services and share their own recovery experiences to support clients.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Peer Support Specialist (KRCC - Perry County - Substance Use Disorder) do at Kentucky River Community Care?
As a Peer Support Specialist (KRCC - Perry County - Substance Use Disorder) at Kentucky River Community Care, you will: the Peer Support Specialist serves as an active member of the client’s treatment team, participating in meetings and implementing recovery plans. They provide advocacy services and share their own recovery experiences to support clients..
Why join Kentucky River Community Care as a Peer Support Specialist (KRCC - Perry County - Substance Use Disorder)?
Kentucky River Community Care is a leading Mental Health Care company.
Is the Peer Support Specialist (KRCC - Perry County - Substance Use Disorder) position at Kentucky River Community Care remote?
The Peer Support Specialist (KRCC - Perry County - Substance Use Disorder) position at Kentucky River Community Care is based in Hazard, Kentucky, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
How do I apply for the Peer Support Specialist (KRCC - Perry County - Substance Use Disorder) position at Kentucky River Community Care?
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