D169 - Certified Peer Specialist

About River Edge Behavioral Health
 

Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups. 

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.

Program Overview:

The Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) plays a vital role in fostering mutual peer support, promoting hope-based relationships, and collaborating with clinical teams. CPS team members emphasize "learning together rather than helping" by empowering individuals through relational interactions. They contribute to overall team synergy by integrating peer and clinical perspectives to support clients' recovery journeys. The hourly rate for this position is $16.50.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate engagement by encouraging clients to seek help, particularly when facing ambivalence about treatment.
• Build authentic, meaningful relationships with clients and their families through empathy and shared experiences.
• Partner with clients to identify personal goals, foster self-awareness, and support the development of life skills.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• You must possess a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Certificate or obtain certification within 12 months of employment.
• Must have a primary diagnosis of mental illness or a dual diagnosis of mental illness and substance use disorder.

Additional Benefits:

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

• Voluntary Life Insurance

If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity.  We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.