Cert Peer Sprt Specialist III in Kerrville, TX

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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 III provides peer support services to patients with serious mental illnesses, forensic commitment, and/or addiction issues, and serves in the orientation and training of other peer specialists. Under the supervision of the Director of Peer Support the Certified Peer Support Specialist will function as a role model to peer specialists and persons served; exhibiting competency in personal recovery. The Certified Peer Support Specialist performs a wide range of tasks providing guidance to other Peer Support Specialist and persons served. The Certified Peer Support Specialist assists 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, assisting management of the peer services department; assessing competency of peer specialists; and leading individual and group sessions. The Certified Peer Support Specialist supports persons served self-determination with immediate and long-term concerns; supports persons served in participation with recovery team planning; serves as a consumer advocate; leads educational panels for organizational staff, committees, and communities; and assists with providing training in trauma informed care, recovery model, or person-centered care to others. May serve as a lead worker providing direction to others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable 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.