Skyland Trail, a nonprofit mental health residential treatment program for adults and adolescents in Atlanta, is seeking Certified Peer Specialist
Scope:
To offer peer support to current clients at Skyland Trail and group facilitation as part of our day treatment program. CPS will assist with coordination of Skyland Trail outings and support other CPS's in their daily work with client care. This CPS position will also support Day Coaches, as needed.
Duties:
To participate in the milieu {through groups, meetings, outings or individual peer support sessions), serving as a mentor and peer support for clients receiving care.
To collaborate with clinical staff to identify urgent issues and to help improve the services offered to clients.
To facilitate weekly groups for current clients as part of our day treatment program.
To coordinate and support other CPS staff (Day Coaches) to assist with their Day Coach responsibilities {as needed and scheduled) such as making sure clients are aware and get to their scheduled appointments and groups and crisis support and skills coaching.
To coordinate and support other CPS staff (Alumni Coordinator) to assist with alumni program, family orientation, "client success stories" as part of other program activities (STEP, Family Orientation , core group relevant to specific track).
To support communication with alumni about upcoming events at Skyland Trail. To complete all documentation in accordance with guidelines.
To communicate with other clinical staff regarding any client issues that arise during interactions with current clients.
To coordinate outings from various recovery tracks on a monthly basis.
To participate on planning/event committee's (AITG, Alumni Celebration, etc.) appropriate for alumni participation .
To practice ethically and to comply with facility policies and accreditation standards (i.e., Joint Commission, ORS, etc.).
To meet with client s prior to discharge AMA.
Other duties as assigned, including administrative duties such as support with UDS t racking .
Reports to: Director of Adjunctive Therapies
Competencies: This position should have sufficient preparedness in the following areas:
- Identify clients in need of additional clinical support
- Group facilitation and curriculum development skills
- Tailor peer support sessions to meet client's needs, working collaboratively with other clinical team member
- Participate in continuing professional development
- Knowledge of CPR and First Aid Procedure
- Good Driving Record
- Knowledge of emergency procedures for fire, disaster and unplanned incidents
- Able to complete documentation in complete and timely manner in electronic health record
- Demonstrates urgency, follow through, and ownership of work
- Communicates effectively with all stakeholders
- Practices ethically and professionally
- Knowledge and ability to enforce HIPAA standards and Skyland Trail Confidentiality Policies
Qualifications:
- Certified Peer Specialist - required
- Prior experience in peer support role for clients with chronic mental illness preferred.
Salary & Benefits:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Benefits include:
- 9 paid organization-wide holidays
- 1 paid personal holiday
- Accrued PTO
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Employer match toward 403(b) retirement savings account for eligible employees
- Employee assistance program for free or reduced financial counseling, mental health counseling, and other confidential professional assistance
- As a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, Skyland Trail is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer. Full-time employees may qualify for the federal student loan forgiveness program
Workplace Culture:
Skyland Trail is a nonprofit mission-focused organization with five campuses in Atlanta and about 150 employees. Employees work collaboratively in small teams. Cross-departmental committees and working groups help ensure quality and performance improvement. Each and every employee plays an important role in our clients healing and recovery.
Skyland Trail respects and values individuals and their diverse histories, abilities, identities, and perspectives. We work to ensure all aspects of our organization reflect our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural equity
Commitment to Community Health:
Skyland Trail values the health of our staff and clients and has taken steps to ensure a healthy campus and community. Please note that Skyland Trail is a 100% nicotine-free campus. There is no smoking, vaping, or tobacco use permitted anywhere on campus, indoors or outdoors. Skyland Trail also recommends employees to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and to receive a CDC-approved influenza vaccination annually.
