Youth Peer Specialist

Youth Peer Specialist

26 Jan 2024
Missouri, Stpeters 00000 Stpeters USA

Youth Peer Specialist

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Looking to feed your desire to give to your community and support those who need a helping hand? Look no further! Not only is Preferred Family Healthcare growing the amount of its resources, services, and facilities to assist as many communities as possible, it also provides plenty of opportunity for growth in your current field and the freedom to explore others. Our culture and our environment are unlike any other. We offer highly-competitive pay and a full range of top-notch full-time employee benefits such as:

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job Description:Essential Job Functions:

Complete intake/screening/assessment process within appropriate time frames as designated by DMH/CARF/agency standards under the direction of Clinical Supervisor.

Develop treatment plans for clients in accordance with DMH/CARF guidelines that demonstrate individualization and evolution based on information gathered from assessment.

Complete all correspondence in a timely fashion including but not limited to expense reports and information for grant reports.

Participate in clinical staffing/treatment meetings providing feedback on all pertinent cases.

Adhere to weekly direct service model.

Provide daily or scheduled mentoring sessions with assigned clients.

Assist clients in the development of outside support systems and maintain contact with pro-social supports.

Ensure smooth transition with clients moving from traditional treatment services into Alumni Association[E1] .

Assist client in the development of daily structured schedule and monitor.

Document all services provided in accordance with DMH/CARF/agency standards.

Correct any file/charting deficiencies within appropriate time frame.

Assist clients through transition process and complete final correspondence such as transition summary, plan, letter, etc.

Complete all mandatory trainings meeting DMH/CARF Standards, obtaining 36 hours of training every 2 years with focus on EBP and improved clinical skill sets.

Represent the agency within the community in a professional manner.

Maintain positive, professional relationships with referral sources, clients, and coworkers, adhering to Code of Ethics and agency policies.

Handle crisis situations as they arise.

Facilitate group, safety net meetings, and individual sessions as scheduled.

Complete and track outcomes for Alumni Association for their respective program

Arrange and participate in pro-social activities for the Alumni Association

Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor, Program Director, Vice President, or the Executive Team members.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of caseload management and rehabilitation methods, principles and techniques as they relate to mental health and substance abuse treatment services.

Knowledge of the problems encountered by persons with mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders.

Considerable knowledge of the methods and modalities as well as the legal requirements and court procedures related to treating mental illnesses and substance abuse.

Ability to establish rapport with client population.

Some knowledge of supervisory and training techniques and practices used in a mental health and/or substance abuse treatment setting.

Aptitude to evaluate services within assigned program and give input.

Capable of communicating ideas clearly and effectively verbally and in writing to produce clear and concise reports.

Experience and Education Qualifications:

Hold the credentials of a Qualified Addiction Professional as defined by the Missouri Credentialing Board, Inc. (MCB)

Qualified Addiction Professional

OR

A trainee that meets the requirements for registration, supervision, and professional development as set forth by either:

The Missouri Credentialing Board, Inc.: OR

The appropriate board of professional registration with the Department of Economic Development for licensure as a psychologist, professional counselor, or social worker

Supervisory Requirements:None Employment Requirements:

Must provide evidence that incumbent is free of infectious and contagious disease, such as TB, prior to beginning employment and annually thereafter. – expected for all direct care staff, but mandatory for RCF staff.

Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record and abuse/neglect.

Completion of New Hire Orientation within 30 Days of employment.

All training requirements including Relias Learning within two (2) weeks of employment and annually thereafter.

First Aid certification within three (3) months of beginning employment and upon renewal date.

Obtain CPR certification within three (3) months of beginning employment and upon renewal date.

Behavioral Management training completed within thirty (30) days of employment or first available class after start date:

CPI for Residential programs

Peaceful Intervention or Verbal De-escalation for Outpatient programs

Completion of “Direct Service Expectations” within 30 Days of employment.

Achievement of thirty-six (36) hour training requirements within 2 year period in accordance with 9 CSR 10-7.110 E 1.

Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations of the program to which the associate is assigned.

Provide copy of applicable certifications/licenses.

Physical Requirements:ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up the 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.Preferred Family Healthcare is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.About BrightliBrightli is on a mission: A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. We are doing this by forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care.Brightli’s top-line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health (Burrell) and Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH). While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations and services benefit from this model. Alone, organizations may be able to navigate the current tumultuous healthcare environment, but we believe that together we can do so much more than survive. Our communities need us now more than ever, and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years to come.Brightli Snapshot

200 locations

4 states

19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates

5k+ employees

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  • ID
    JC50939193
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  • Full-time
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  • Hiring Company
    Burrell Behavioral Health
  • Date
    2024-01-27
  • Deadline
    2024-03-27
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