Peer Counselor

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New Position - Budgeted
Job Summary
Peer Counselor position works with peers to provide support with education, resources, and community integration to promote the recovery process. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Engages others in collaborative and caring relationships without judgment. • Provides individual education, support, coaching, and mentoring. • Facilitates recovery-oriented groups and activities. • Assists and supports peers in identifying and setting goals. • Maintains current information about community resources and services. • Assists peers in identifying, selecting, and accessing community resources and services. • Shares their recovery story as a framework to support others in their own recovery. • Inspires hope by modeling personal responsibility, resilience, self-advocacy, and wellness. • Advocates on behalf of others with behavioral health problems. • Receives weekly individual supervision from program supervisory staff. • Interfaces with hospital staff, providers, family members and others supporting clients' goals and action plans. • Serves on designated committees. • Completes required documentation and trainings in a timely manner. • Complies with all HIPPA regulations regarding privacy and confidentiality. • Follows the ethical standards of McLean Hospital and the American Psychological Association. High school education is required. Certification: Certification as a Peer Specialist (CPS) preferred. Once hired, CPS certification must be obtained within designated time. This is a condition of employment; employees who do not attain CPS certification within 6 months will be ineligible to continue employment in this position. Massachusetts Driver's license is preferred. For more information regarding the CPS training please visit:
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS: High school education is required. Certification: Certification as a Peer Specialist (CPS) preferred. Once hired, CPS certification must be obtained within designated time. This is a condition of employment; employees who do not attain CPS certification within 6 months will be ineligible to continue employment in this position. Massachusetts Driver's license is preferred. For more information regarding the CPS training please visit: SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: • Candidate has a history of managing their own illness and can use personal experience in a proactive way to support others in their recovery. • Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build rapport and active listening skills. • Knowledge about resilience, recovery, and wellness from behavioral health conditions. • Self-awareness and the ability to receive feedback to enhance learning and recovery. • Ability to set appropriate personal and professional boundaries.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Additional Job Description
Remote Type
Hybrid
Work Location
115 Mill Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
10
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$20.43 - $29.21/Hourly
Grade
4
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