Mental Health Court Peer Specialist bei New Horizons of the Treasure Coast

Description

• Models and provides   side-by-side growth to encourage client compliance with mental health court goals. Offers peer counseling as   appropriate and as documented in the mental health court plan.
• Assists The Mental Health Court Team with activities for assigned clients to include:
• Direct service activities are performed in accordance with Agency standards and HRS contract provisions for the delivery of intensive Case Management services.
• Activities conducted are reflective of the services specified by the Mental Health court Team.
• Consumers are consistently observed for significant social, behavioral, emotional or physical problems which, when found to be present, are communicated to the Mental Health Court team members.
• Advocate, model and provide emotional support to mental health court consumers and promote self-advocacy
• Prepares written   documentation for each service conducted.
• Written documentation for each service conducted is performed in accordance with the Agency's standards for service documentation in the client's medical record.
• Medical records accurately reflect the nature of service activities provided, timeliness of services and   outcome.
• Provides transportation to consumers as needed.
• Verbalizes, understands and adheres to Agency transportation policy and procedures.
• Maintains current and valid driver's license.
• Automobile insurance is maintained at 100% of time.

Requirements

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Good oral and written skills. Valid and current Florida Driver's License required with no more than 6 points in the past 5 years. Must be flexible with work schedule. Certification as Peer Specialist or in process of Certification.