Peer Specialist - FIT Program-Escambia/Santa Rosa Cty
Job Description
About Lakeview Center
Lakeview Center provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies and intellectual disabilities. Across Northwest Florida, our services range from residential treatment to outpatient counseling, psychiatry, trauma care, treatments for substance misuse and 24/7 support for those with serious mental illnesses. Learn more at eLakeviewCenter.org.
About LCI with Benefits
Medical Dental Vision Basic Life and AD&D Voluntary Term Life Employer Paid Long Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) Employee Assistance Program Accident Insurance Group Critical Illness Insurance Individual Short-Term Disability Insurance Paid Time Off
Overview
The Peer Specialist functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team to provide peer support, advocacy, coaching, mentoring, behavior modeling, assistance, and guidance for clients. Promote positive and collaborative relations with team members and the community. Attend available training to increase skills specific to mental health and substance abuse populations. Actively participate and contribute in staff meetings, supervision, quality reviews, and monitoring activities. Maintain positive, timely, and effective communication with patients, families, team members, external and internal resource providers, referral sources, and community providers.
Role Requirements
Compensation
Base pay ranges from $15.00 - $16.12 an hour based on experience with an additional supplemental pay (up to 10% of base pay) for the Mobile Response Team (MRT).
To Apply:
Interested applicants please visit https:
//elakeviewcenter.org/about-us/careers/ and complete the on-line application. If you require additional assistance, please call Human Resources at 850-469-3729.
LCI is putting our employee health and safety first by following guidance from local health departments and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations on preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Lakeview Center is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
About Lakeview Center
Lakeview Center provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies and intellectual disabilities. Across Northwest Florida, our services range from residential treatment to outpatient counseling, psychiatry, trauma care, treatments for substance misuse and 24/7 support for those with serious mental illnesses. Learn more at eLakeviewCenter.org.
About LCI with Benefits
Medical Dental Vision Basic Life and AD&D Voluntary Term Life Employer Paid Long Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) Employee Assistance Program Accident Insurance Group Critical Illness Insurance Individual Short-Term Disability Insurance Paid Time Off
Overview
The Peer Specialist functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team to provide peer support, advocacy, coaching, mentoring, behavior modeling, assistance, and guidance for clients. Promote positive and collaborative relations with team members and the community. Attend available training to increase skills specific to mental health and substance abuse populations. Actively participate and contribute in staff meetings, supervision, quality reviews, and monitoring activities. Maintain positive, timely, and effective communication with patients, families, team members, external and internal resource providers, referral sources, and community providers.
Role Requirements
- Must have a high school diploma or GED.
- Lived an experience in at least one of the following areas:
- As an adult who has been in recovery for a minimum of two (2) years from a substance use or mental health condition.
- As a family member or caregiver to another individual who has or is in recovery from substance use or mental health condition.
- As a veteran of the armed forces who has been in recovery for a minimum of two (2) years from a substance use or mental health condition.
- Preferred to have completed certified peer specialist training and/or be willing to complete as a condition of employment.
- Must be able to use a computer.
- Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.
- Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside, a good driving record and be insurable under the corporate policy.
Compensation
Base pay ranges from $15.00 - $16.12 an hour based on experience with an additional supplemental pay (up to 10% of base pay) for the Mobile Response Team (MRT).
To Apply:
Interested applicants please visit https:
//elakeviewcenter.org/about-us/careers/ and complete the on-line application. If you require additional assistance, please call Human Resources at 850-469-3729.
LCI is putting our employee health and safety first by following guidance from local health departments and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations on preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Lakeview Center is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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