Certified Peer Specialist - Harrisburg, PA (Pool/PRN)

Responsibilities

• Peer Support and Advocacy:
• Actively facilitate or co-facilitate group and individual mental health recovery sessions, providing relatable insights and fostering a sense of community.
• Advocate for individuals throughout the treatment process, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met.
• Share personal recovery experiences to inspire and motivate individuals, demonstrating that mental health recovery is achievable.
• Crisis Intervention and Management:
• Provide early intervention support by helping individuals recognize signs of an impending crisis and develop effective crisis plans.
• Guide individuals in implementing coping strategies that promote stability and positive outcomes in their recovery journey.
• Work to minimize the use of seclusion and restraint by establishing trust and employing trauma-informed care practices.
• Conflict Resolution and De-escalation:
• Utilize effective de-escalation techniques to manage and resolve conflicts, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
• Communicate clearly and calmly during crises, helping to diffuse potentially volatile situations and maintain a therapeutic atmosphere.
• Resource Coordination:
• Connect individuals to essential community resources, including housing, employment, education, healthcare, and spiritual support, to address their holistic needs.
• Empower individuals to navigate and utilize these resources effectively, supporting their long-term recovery goals.
• Collaborative Care:
• Work closely with a Multidisciplinary Team, sharing insights and strategies to enhance the overall treatment plan for each individual.
• Promote an integrated approach to care that respects and supports diverse paths to recovery.
• Documentation and Compliance:
• Accurately document all interactions, services provided, and significant observations in the Electronic Health Record (EHR), ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in all aspects of documentation and care.
• Continuous Encouragement and Support:
• Provide ongoing encouragement and emotional support, helping individuals stay motivated and focused on their recovery goals.
• Use appropriate self-disclosure to build rapport and strengthen the therapeutic relationship, offering hope and reassurance.
• Additional Responsibilities:
• Performs other duties as assigned to contribute to the overall effectiveness and success of the treatment program and support the broader goals of the organization.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certified as a Certified Peer Specialist with Pennsylvania Certification Board and maintains registration throughout employment
• Must be able to perform Safe Clinch restrain techniques
• Must pass the following background checks
• Child Abuse Clearance
• FBI Criminal Background Check
• Pennsylvania State Police Crimina

Benefits

Additional Information

We're not just behavioral health people-we're crisis people. Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate-access behavioral health crisis care. Our team combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to community-based resources for ongoing recovery. Founded by emergency room psychiatrists Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, our model is physician-led and data-driven, drawing upon more than 15 years of crisis care expertise. Recognized by SAMHSA and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as a national best practice, we've delivered invaluable treatment to hundreds of thousands of individuals facing crises. Our commitment remains consistent, to improve access, inspire hope, and provide the right support. Our values shape our decisions, define our culture, and foster continuous learning and growth. We accept people as they are, creating safe spaces where they feel valued and respected. We inspire hope by walking with people side-by-side, showing them grace and compassion. We act with intention, holding ourselves and each other accountable, and doing the right thing. We work as one team, trusting and supporting each other. We embrace change and innovation, striving to find better ways to fulfill our mission. We are on a mission to change the face of behavioral health. Help us save lives and make a difference. Earn More with Shift Differentials Maximize your earnings with additional hourly pay: +$2/hr -> Monday-Thursday Nights +$3/hr -> Friday-Sunday Nights +$2/hr -> Saturday-Sunday Days

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