Integral Care-Austin, TX
Overview
Be among the first 25 applicants. The primary responsibility of the Peer Specialist (PS) is to assist clients affected by mental and physical health and/or substance use concerns achieve their desired life outcomes. The PS provides all services in a person-centered, trauma-informed care, and culturally and linguistically appropriate manner. The PS acts as a model of recovery by sharing their lived experience to bring hope and engages clients by providing education, advocacy, and/or outreach. The PS is advanced in their recovery and is willing and able to share their recovery story in a positive, motivational manner. For some units, the PS position is reserved for individuals who have at least one cumulative year of receiving mental health services. Responsibilities
Provide individual or group services. Services may include training in recovery strategies, self-help, and self-advocacy, accessing healthcare services and community resources, or other supervisor-approved topics. Work collaboratively with a treatment team to support each client\'s whole health and recovery goals. Perform job duties in the community and/or clinic. This position will be primarily based in the community, so the candidate must have the ability to drive and work independently. Maintain regular, predictable attendance as an essential requirement. May require a flexible work schedule. Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. License: Current and valid driver\'s license and a clean driving record required. Hours and Compensation
Hours: Full-Time Workdays: Monday - Friday Workhours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM Salary: $21.66 per hour Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance Generous vacation/holiday/sick leave Life and Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 403(b) retirement account Gold\'s gym membership discount Mileage reimbursement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex or age. For specific positions, additional compensation may be offered to candidates who are bilingual in English and another language deemed necessary for the role. Job function
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Mental Health Care Note: This description is based on the provided content and focuses on essential responsibilities and qualifications for the Peer Specialist role. The original extraneous job-advertising snippets and unrelated postings have been removed to improve clarity and relevance. "We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI." Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex or age.
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Be among the first 25 applicants. The primary responsibility of the Peer Specialist (PS) is to assist clients affected by mental and physical health and/or substance use concerns achieve their desired life outcomes. The PS provides all services in a person-centered, trauma-informed care, and culturally and linguistically appropriate manner. The PS acts as a model of recovery by sharing their lived experience to bring hope and engages clients by providing education, advocacy, and/or outreach. The PS is advanced in their recovery and is willing and able to share their recovery story in a positive, motivational manner. For some units, the PS position is reserved for individuals who have at least one cumulative year of receiving mental health services. Responsibilities
Provide individual or group services. Services may include training in recovery strategies, self-help, and self-advocacy, accessing healthcare services and community resources, or other supervisor-approved topics. Work collaboratively with a treatment team to support each client\'s whole health and recovery goals. Perform job duties in the community and/or clinic. This position will be primarily based in the community, so the candidate must have the ability to drive and work independently. Maintain regular, predictable attendance as an essential requirement. May require a flexible work schedule. Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. License: Current and valid driver\'s license and a clean driving record required. Hours and Compensation
Hours: Full-Time Workdays: Monday - Friday Workhours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM Salary: $21.66 per hour Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance Generous vacation/holiday/sick leave Life and Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 403(b) retirement account Gold\'s gym membership discount Mileage reimbursement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex or age. For specific positions, additional compensation may be offered to candidates who are bilingual in English and another language deemed necessary for the role. Job function
Other Industries
Mental Health Care Note: This description is based on the provided content and focuses on essential responsibilities and qualifications for the Peer Specialist role. The original extraneous job-advertising snippets and unrelated postings have been removed to improve clarity and relevance. "We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI." Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex or age.
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