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Who we are: Bridgeway values and promotes quality clinical and administrative practices to foster the best outcomes for persons who come to us for behavioral healthcare. We offer a work environment that supports teamwork, creativity, innovation, professional growth and dedication to the work. At Bridgeway, we never stop growing and innovating our vision of behavioral healthcare for the future.
Why you should apply:As a Peer Support Specialist- Peer Case Manager, you willjoin an evidence-based program and a dynamic team for the opportunity to learn and refine your clinical and engagement skills and accomplish your dream of helping people to make progress on their unique recovery journeys. The work is sometimes challenging and always rewarding by engaging with persons we serve and co-workers as we all learn, grow, and thrive.
Department: MCORT: 988 Mobile Crisis Outreach Response Team
Salary: $48,000
Location: Somerset County, NJ- Serving Somerset, Warren and Hunterdon Counties
Work hours:Full time- 40 hours’ weekly
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Peer Support Specialist is an individual in recovery for SMI and/or SUD trained in crisis intervention to support others through lived experience. As an integral member of the two-person crisis response team, the Peer Support Specialist will work to engage persons in crisis to ensure the development of a person-centered crisis intervention plan resulting in a more positive outcome. The Peer Support Specialists will generally take the lead on engagement and may also conduct non-clinical assistance by providing support beyond the resolution of the immediate crisis.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certifications:
- Must have lived experience and at least 2 years of continuous recovery from SMI or SUD diagnosis,
- One of the following certifications is required: CRSP-Certified Recovery Support Practitioner, CPRS-Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, NCRPSS-National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist, Certified Wellness Coach or Community MH Associate Certificate, and at least one year of field experience working with persons in the community. Will receive training for certification at hire prior to working in the community if a required certification is not held at time of hire.
- Two years’ experience and at least one of the years working with persons in a community setting.
- Experience working with persons with mental health and co-occurring diagnosis preferred.
- Valid driver’s license required
EXCELLENT BENEFITS:
- Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b, basic life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, EAP
- Eligible for medical benefits after 30 days of employment
- Flexible work schedules, clinical training series, leadership development program
- 10 paid holidays (an 11th after 2 years of employment), generous vacation and sick time
Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and workplace culture. We provide equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law; and we strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, orientations, and communities to apply.
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