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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



