D104 - Adult MH Crisis - Certified Peer Specialist

Certified Peer Specialist

Company Overview:

At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families. We believe in supporting our team as well as our clients with our comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, and more.

Position Overview:

River Edge Behavioral Health is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to join our dedicated team in providing recovery-oriented support to individuals in our Adult and Child & Adolescent Units. This role is ideal for someone with lived experience of mental illness or co-occurring disorders, who is passionate about helping others on their path to recovery. 

Location/Schedule: - 3575 Fulton Mill Road, Macon, GA - 36- hours 3-12-hour shifts Sunday-Saturday and Every Other Weekend 7pm-7am.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver a wide range of paraprofessional social services to individuals and families.
• Actively participate in treatment team planning and deliver crisis intervention support as needed.
• Provide supportive counseling and serve as a liaison between clients and social services.

Qualifications:

• Must have a primary diagnosis of mental illness, or a dual diagnosis of mental illness and substance use disorder.
• Must identify as a person with lived experience (current or former consumer of mental health services).
• Hold a valid Certified Peer Specialist Certificate.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED.

Additional Benefits:

• Flexible spending accounts
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 11 Paid holidays

• Voluntary Life Insurance