Certified Peer Support Specialist - Field Based - Must live in Louisiana
Core
Guide, coach, and mentor members seeking recovery from mental health and substance use issues using lived experience; conduct field-based visits to support personalized recovery journeys.
Role type
Field-based Peer Support Specialist (Mental Health & Substance Use)
Builds
Person-centered recovery plans and community connection strategies for members
Domain
Healthcare / Mental Health & Substance Use Recovery
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Lived experience in recovery, case management, community resource navigation, advocacy, goal setting, cultural competence, documentation, independent time management
Preferred skills
RPSS certification, Medicaid population experience, Mental Health First Aid, Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, bilingual skills
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite, Electronic Health Records, QuickBase
Responsibilities
Conduct face-to-face and virtual visits with members to engage in strengths-based goal setting; Collaborate with care managers and healthcare providers to coordinate care and adjust interventions; Educate care teams on peer support services and recovery principles; Partner with members to connect with community-based services and supports; Maintain continuing education requirements for Louisiana Peer Support Specialists.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
