Top 13 Certified peer specialist Jobs in Scranton Pa

Certified Peer Specialist
PCS Mental Health —Pocono Lake, PA
- $17 - $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Psychiatry
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Mental Health Support Staff
CENTER FOR COMMUNITY RESOURCES INCORPORATED —Honesdale, PA
- $16.00 - $21.54 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS)
Geisinger —Scranton, PA
- Full-time
- Addiction Medicine
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
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Behavioral Health Technician
CHS - Compass Health Systems —Scranton, PA
- $21 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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PCB Certified Peer Specialist (Lackawanna County)
Peerstar LLC —Lackawanna County, PA
- Part-time
- Driver's License
- Reliable transportation
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Specialist, Certified Peer Support
The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education —Jermyn, PA
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
PCB Certified Peer Specialist (Carbon County)
Peerstar LLC —Carbon County, PA
- Part-time
- Driver's License
- Reliable transportation
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Certified Peer Specialist- HOPE
CHILDRENS SERVICE CENTER OF WYOMING VALLEY IN —Honesdale, PA
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience working with children
- Children
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Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) (Full Time)
Pyramid Healthcare —Dallas, PA
- $15 an hour
- Full-time
- Addiction Medicine
- Residential
- Outpatient experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Behavioral Health Technician Driver
Pyramid Healthcare —Dallas, PA
- $16 an hour
- Full-time
- Addiction Medicine
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Behavioral Health Technician Lead
Pyramid Healthcare —Dallas, PA
- $16 an hour
- Full-time
- Addiction Medicine
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Certified Peer Specialist

PCS Mental Health -
Pocono Lake, PA

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Job Details

Full-time
$17 - $18 an hour

Benefits

Disability insurance
401(k) 3% Match
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Teamwork
Confidential information handling
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Bachelor's degree
Driving
Organizational skills
Productivity software
Teaching

Full Job Description

Located in Pocono Lake, PA

Our Mission:

To empower individuals with behavioral health conditions, substance use disorders, and/or developmental disabilities to achieve the lives of their choosing in the community.

Summary of Job Description:

The Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)/ Recovery Specialist (CRS) supports individuals within the program by partnering around challenges that can come with symptoms of Mental Health and/or substance use diagnosis. Through utilization of the WRAP plan and a Person-Centered approach, the CPS/CRS will help empower the Member to identify and work towards their Blue-Sky goals. By providing unconditional and nonjudgmental listening while also supporting the utilization of skills needed for the member to begin creating a higher quality of life, the CPS/CRS serves as a peer mentor to those they serve. The CPS/CRS provides opportunities for individuals to direct their own recovery plan and support, build self-worth, wellness, empowerment, and self-advocacy. The CPS/CRS will promote and contribute to the development of a healing culture of recovery and hope within the program and agency.

Specific Responsibilities:

Conduct regularly scheduled meetings with Members and appropriately engages them to identify interests, strengths, goals, dreams, and aspirations while offering encouragement and empowerment through shared experience.
To enhance strengths and capabilities for members.
Meet with members, in collaboration with the treatment team, to develop individualized treatment plan goals.
Meet with members to collaborate on the development and utilization of their Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP plan).
Provide support and follow up on treatment interventions per treatment team.
Facilitate groups based on specific skills, passions, and Member needs.
Co-Facilitate skills groups and other groups as requested by program leadership
Attend and participate in treatment team meetings, provide feedback regarding members and offer unique perspectives.
Supports members in planning for and attending 12 Step Meetings, finding a Sponsor, doing Step Work when appropriate.
Support Member use of DBT skills as taught by Team (training will be provided)
Serve as an advocate for Members while continually supporting, teaching, and encouraging self-advocacy skills.
Support with welcoming newly admitted Members to the Project Transition/ PCS Mental Health community. Assist in orientation to the program by sharing information on program structure and opportunities, tour and introductions to community and staff.
Promoting community integration through the connection of resources by linking support, mutual-help groups, social clubs, volunteer and paid job opportunities.
Serve as a role model with a willingness to appropriately share personal experience with members, families, and staff by demonstrating that recovery is possible.
Support Members in the development and implementation of their transition goals and plans.
Provide timely documentation in electronic health record (EHR) regarding Member progress, goals, struggles and utilization of member strengths, skills and support.
Timely documentation of any/all meaningful activities with Members, including groups, outside meetings, community outings, etc.
Participation in agency internal workgroups, trainings, and meetings.
Attend continuing education requirements as required.
Maintain CPS/CRS Certification.
Provide group vocational education for all program Members
Provide individual vocational training/ coaching for individual Members
Support Members with job readiness through resume development, mock interviews and skill building
Provide vocational and educational resources to Members
Support Members in learning how to make good healthy choices in terms of health and wellness
Facilitate groups to improve wellness outcomes
Support with PCP and other wellness appointments in the community

Additional Performance Expectations:

Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team and will support and implement interventions and directives as directed by the Team.
Always demonstrate compassion and concern when supporting a Member through embracing Project Transition/PCS Mental Health’s Mission and Core Values.
Approach Member engagement from a non-judgmental stance understanding that a Member’s behavior is driven by experience, which may include trauma.
Treat and speak to Members with supportive kindness even when a Member demonstrates intense behavioral or emotional actions. Staff will show Members dignity and respect for their values and lifestyles.
Seek out appropriate support, consultation with Clinician, NP, or Psychiatrist (if applicable), in conjunction with the Program Director or obtain supervision, when they are uncertain about how to respond or support a Member effectively.
Report back to the Treatment Team any observations of Member behavior that suggests Member may need additional treatment interventions and/or support.
Engage with all external parties/ individuals with professionalism and with a positive customer service approach, understanding that they are always representing the organization.
An understanding of an agreement to value the concepts of a Trauma Informed and Trauma Empowered workplace.

Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 20 lbs. An essential function of this role involves the application of physical restraint techniques in emergency situations to prevent immediate harm to the Members or others, requiring specific training in crisis de-escalation and proper restraint methods, along with detailed incident reporting as per facility policy and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications:

The CPS/CRS will have at least a high school diploma or equivalent (required); bachelor’s degree (preferred)
At minimum, an individual must meet the CPS/CRS training qualifications and is able to provide documentation of completing the CPS or RPS training in its entirety.
CPS/CRS must maintain certification throughout the tenure of employment in this capacity.
Must possess a valid, non-commercial driver's license with a clean driving record and have the ability to operate company vehicles in accordance with safety regulations.
Skilled in Microsoft Office.
High energy individual with strong work ethic and ability to multi-task
Interest and ability in having fun in the workplace.
Must be a self-motivator.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

For all Full-Time Employees our benefit package includes:

Paid Time Off
Health Insurance available within 60 days of hire
Company Paid Life Insurance
STD/LTD
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Spending Accounts
Able to participate in company 401K after 6 months of hire
Company 401K match up to 3%
Pet insurance

All Employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

Certified Peer/Recovery Specialist (Required)
Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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