Peer Recovery Specialist Supervisor (QMHP)

IMPACT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Peer Recovery Specialist Supervisor (QMHP)

Portsmouth, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    POSITION: Peer support specialist supervisor SUPERVISOR: CSAC-Resident/CSAC SUPERVISEE: N/A Pay Range: $25-$32 per hour Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Employee Assistance Program

    Flexible schedule

    Health insurance

    Life insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    DUTIES: Under the direction of the Program Director, LMHP, and CSAC-Resident Supervisor, CEO and within the limitations of agency policy, the incumbent shall execute the following duties: Candidates will provide supervision, modeling and coaching to Peers/ PRS employed by IMHS. Peer Support Supervisors may also participate in leading support groups focused on recovery and/or managing mental health symptoms. They will also teach individuals to build healthy social networks through emotional, instrumental, informational, and affiliation types of peer support Additionally, Peer Support Specialists are responsible for teaching and modeling the following to the peer support staff:

    1. Prepare and carry out Recovery, Resiliency and Wellness plan with individuals receiving services.
    2. Document case activity in accordance with program policy and maintain case records in compliance with Agency
    3. Assist clients in linking to community resources and developing support networks within the community
    4. Provide coverage 24 hours per day, 7 days per week with other professional staff

    QUALIFICATIONS: Incumbent must be certified and in good standing by a DBHDS certifying body. A PRS supervisor must have professionally qualified and trained to:

    1. Provide collaborative services to assist client(s) in achieving sustained recovery from the effects of mental health and/or substance abuse disorders
    2. Provide peer support supervision to self-identified members who have been successful in the recovery process with lived experience with substance abuse and/or mental health disorders or the parent of a child with similar mental health and/or substance abuse concerns, and;
    3. Offer support and assistance in helping others in the recovery and community-integration process. Additional Qualifications: • Clear Understanding of Professional Integrity • Clear Understanding of Professional Boundaries • Strong Time Management skills • Strong Communication Skills • Strong Writing Skills • Ability to Develop Recovery, Resiliency and Wellness Plans • Ability to Articulate Appropriately with other Professionals • Ability to Establish Rapport with Individuals Receiving Services and their Family Members • Ability to Adhere to Documentation Submission Deadlines • Must possess strong leadership skills • Must have the ability to create rapport with supervisees

    • Must have the ability to provide coaching and modeling for peers.