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Cert Peer Sprt Specialist II- Maximum Security Uni in Kerrville, TX

Location: Kerrville, TX
Career Level: Associate
Industries: Government Administration

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Location: Forensic Maximum-Security Psychiatric Facility

Are you ready to be professionally challenged? Are you looking to be part of a dynamic team of engaged and committed professionals? Then the Health and Specialty Care System (HSCS) may be just the place for you! The State Hospital System, under the HSCS is comprised of nine psychiatric hospitals located throughout the state and one youth residential psychiatric center in Waco. The HSCS is a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospitals provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and evidence-based. Whether in a direct-care or support role, your contribution will make a difference in the life of a Texan. Apply now to join our team.

The Certified Peer Support Specialist II performs complex (journey-level) peer support work and is a member of the recovery team. Provides peer support services to patients with mental health diagnoses, forensic commitment, and/or addiction issues. Functions as a role model to persons served; exhibiting competency in personal recovery. The Certified Peer Support Specialist performs a wide range of tasks to peers of all ages, from young adults to seniors, in regaining independence within the community and mastery over their own recovery process. Work involves engagement in interactions with persons served as well as clinical staff; facilitating individual and group conversations with patients receiving care; ability to disclose personal lived experience navigating recovery including mental health/substance use concerns with persons served, staff, and community. Supports persons served self-determination with immediate and long-term concerns. Supports persons served in participation with the recovery team planning process. Serves as a consumer advocate. Provides consumer information and peer support. Leads educational panels for organizational staff, committees, and communities. Assists with providing training in trauma informed care, recovery model, or person-centered care to others. May assist with driving persons served on transitional outings. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.  


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