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Mental Health Court Peer Specialist at New Horizons of the Treasure Coast Inc.
Fort Pierce, Florida, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Peer Counseling, Emotional Support, Self-Advocacy, Documentation, Transportation, Case Management, Communication, Flexibility

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description
Description Models and provides side-by-side growth to encourage client compliance with mental health court goals. Offers peer counseling as appropriate and as documented in the mental health court plan. Assists The Mental Health Court Team with activities for assigned clients to include: Direct service activities are performed in accordance with Agency standards and HRS contract provisions for the delivery of intensive Case Management services. Activities conducted are reflective of the services specified by the Mental Health court Team. Consumers are consistently observed for significant social, behavioral, emotional or physical problems which, when found to be present, are communicated to the Mental Health Court team members. Advocate, model and provide emotional support to mental health court consumers and promote self-advocacy Prepares written documentation for each service conducted. Written documentation for each service conducted is performed in accordance with the Agency's standards for service documentation in the client's medical record. Medical records accurately reflect the nature of service activities provided, timeliness of services and outcome. Provides transportation to consumers as needed. Verbalizes, understands and adheres to Agency transportation policy and procedures. Maintains current and valid driver's license. Automobile insurance is maintained at 100% of time. Requirements MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Good oral and written skills. Valid and current Florida Driver's License required with no more than 6 points in the past 5 years. Must be flexible with work schedule. Certification as Peer Specialist or in process of Certification.
Responsibilities
The Mental Health Court Peer Specialist models and provides support to clients to encourage compliance with mental health court goals. They assist the Mental Health Court Team with direct service activities and advocate for clients while documenting services provided.