Peer Support Specialist - ACT Team, Per Diem
Job Description
Summary:
MaineGeneral Health.
We're With You.
Be With Us MaineGeneral Health is a comprehensive non-profit system with the mission of enhancing, every day, the health of our patients, our families, and our communities.
If you are looking to support your friends, family, and your community through your work at MaineGeneral HealthCome be with us.
Job Description:
The Role:
Peer Support Specialist As a Peer Support Specialist, you will play a crucial role in promoting treatment goals and stabilization.
Your support services will make a significant impact on the lives of individuals on their recovery journey.
We're looking for someone with critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and the ability to thrive in a healthcare environment.
We're excited to invite you to be a part of our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team at MaineGeneral Health.
The Opportunity:
Our team is committed to providing exceptional care to empower individuals with mental health diagnoses toward their treatment goals.
Our multidisciplinary team includes health information specialists, case managers, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, nurses, employment specialists, substance use providers, and a clinical counselor.
The Work:
Provide information, education, and mentoring related to wellness and recovery.
Assess individual or group needs to identify and assist in obtaining appropriate services and support.
Educate staff and patients about peer support and recovery-based services and opportunities.
Document visits and interventions appropriately according to the standards of the healthcare organization.
You Have:
Driver's License:
A valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.
Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS):
Preferred; required within 12 months of hire.
Education:
An associate degree is preferred.
If you're ready to be a catalyst for change and make a real difference, we encourage you to apply.
Your commitment and dedication can help transform lives and inspire hope.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0Work Shift:
Job Exempt:
No
Benefits:
Supporting all aspects of our employees' wellness - physical, emotional and financial - is a critical component of being a great place to work.
With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.
Physical Wellness:
We offer wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle.
Emotional Wellness:
When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
Financial Wellness:
An employee discount program is available to all employees for services provided by MaineGeneral Medical Center.
We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.
Career Mobility:
Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business.
We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development.
We know that our employees are our most valuable resource - they're how we grow our business and care for our community.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available.
Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440.
Recommended Skills Assertive Clinical Works Coaching And Mentoring Critical Thinking Hardworking And Dedicated Multidisciplinary Approach Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Summary:
MaineGeneral Health.
We're With You.
Be With Us MaineGeneral Health is a comprehensive non-profit system with the mission of enhancing, every day, the health of our patients, our families, and our communities.
If you are looking to support your friends, family, and your community through your work at MaineGeneral HealthCome be with us.
Job Description:
The Role:
Peer Support Specialist As a Peer Support Specialist, you will play a crucial role in promoting treatment goals and stabilization.
Your support services will make a significant impact on the lives of individuals on their recovery journey.
We're looking for someone with critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and the ability to thrive in a healthcare environment.
We're excited to invite you to be a part of our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team at MaineGeneral Health.
The Opportunity:
Our team is committed to providing exceptional care to empower individuals with mental health diagnoses toward their treatment goals.
Our multidisciplinary team includes health information specialists, case managers, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, nurses, employment specialists, substance use providers, and a clinical counselor.
The Work:
Provide information, education, and mentoring related to wellness and recovery.
Assess individual or group needs to identify and assist in obtaining appropriate services and support.
Educate staff and patients about peer support and recovery-based services and opportunities.
Document visits and interventions appropriately according to the standards of the healthcare organization.
You Have:
Driver's License:
A valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.
Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS):
Preferred; required within 12 months of hire.
Education:
An associate degree is preferred.
If you're ready to be a catalyst for change and make a real difference, we encourage you to apply.
Your commitment and dedication can help transform lives and inspire hope.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0Work Shift:
Job Exempt:
No
Benefits:
Supporting all aspects of our employees' wellness - physical, emotional and financial - is a critical component of being a great place to work.
With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.
Physical Wellness:
We offer wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle.
Emotional Wellness:
When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
Financial Wellness:
An employee discount program is available to all employees for services provided by MaineGeneral Medical Center.
We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.
Career Mobility:
Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business.
We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development.
We know that our employees are our most valuable resource - they're how we grow our business and care for our community.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available.
Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440.
Recommended Skills Assertive Clinical Works Coaching And Mentoring Critical Thinking Hardworking And Dedicated Multidisciplinary Approach Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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