Peer Support Specialist /Administrative Assistant -PRN bei CorrectHealth, LLC

CorrectHealth currently has an exciting opportunity to join our growing team as an Peer Support Specialist in Savannah, GA !  Behavioral Health experience and Peer Support Certification preferred!

CorrectHealth is a multi-disciplinary medical organization that provides high quality, cost-effective, comprehensive healthcare inside the walls of correctional facilities. The foundation of our company was established by a group of talented ER professionals. Brick by brick, we have been building our company from the ground up. In doing so, we have developed the right way - the "Correct Way" as we like to call it - of providing correctional healthcare.

Currently, CorrectHealth provides high quality, cost-effective, comprehensive healthcare services inside the walls of more than 40 correctional facilities throughout Georgia and Louisiana.

This is a rewarding opportunity to share your successful recovery walk with mental health patients in an earlier phase of their recovery journey.  You will work in a safe, therapeutic, environment with individuals receiving treatment designed to restore them to competency so they can move through the criminal justice process in a timely manner.  As a peer support specialist you will provide support, advocacy, and information for individuals with mental illness in a forensic setting.   

Job Summary: 

• Serve as a role model for recovery using your lived experience as a tool for helping others achieve their recovery goals and competency.
• Provide encouragement, support, and hope during the recovery journey.
• Promote personal responsibility, empowerment, and self-determination.
• Assist in the development and teaching of problem-solving techniques.
• Assist in identifying patient strengths and barriers.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings. 
• Assist in promoting adherence to treatment plans.
• Reinforce lessons/education regarding their mental health diagnosis, medication, legal process, and overall skill building.
• Additional duties as identified by the treatment team. 

Preference is given to individuals with a Peer Support Certification.  Must adhere to the Certified Peer Specialist Code of Ethics.

Join our growing CorrectHealth family by finding your place in a dynamic work environment that offers competitive pay and excellent benefits, such as Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance. We also offer a comprehensive Retirement Plan, paid time off, and a variety of other great benefits.

CorrectHealth, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is a certified Drug-Free Workplace.

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