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Peer Specialist – Broward County & Treasure Coast

Job Description

Henderson Behavioral Health is seeking a Peer specialist with great leadership, coaching and recovery supports skills to fulfill one of the many positions available in our different locations. The specialist must have a minimum of high school diploma or a Bachelor’s degree in a field other than behavioral preferred. As a peer specialist, you will provide practical help and support, advocacy, coordination, side-by-side individualized support, problem solving, direct assistance, and training to our clients. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of community resources, excellent communications skills, as well as strong organizational and time management skills.

See below for the different Peer Specialist positions available and the specific requirements for each position:

· Peer Specialist for Early Treatment Program (ETP) – Treasure coast

• Minimum a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Peer Specialist desired.
• Experience with individuals with mental illness or similar human-service’s needs, or other applicable experience desired.
• May have related training (e.g., certified occupational therapy assistant, home health care aide) or work experience (e.g., teaching) and life experience.

· Peer Specialist for Family Engagement Program (FEP) – Youth and Family - Broward

• Candidate must have a minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Candidate must have experience in recovery or be a certified peer specialist.

Henderson Behavioral Health

Established in 1953, Henderson is one of the oldest, largest and most successful providers of recovery services for persons with behavioral health conditions. Henderson Behavioral Health (HBH or Henderson) provides healthcare, housing, and hope for over 22,000 persons of all ages in Mid to Southeast Florida each year. Through therapy, support services, advocacy, and housing, Henderson assists and inspires people with mental health and substance use conditions to reclaim their lives. We utilize state of the art research and evidence-based practices, combined with a wide range of support to treat the whole person. At Henderson, we pride ourselves in caring deeply about the work, the people we serve, our staff members and our community. We offer employees a wide scope of practice opportunities with ample opportunity to grow clinically and into supervisory and leadership roles. HBH invests in our team by offering competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, extensive training programs, and much more. Our team of seasoned clinical leaders are dedicated to ensuring your success at HBH and to ensure you are supported and valued. At Henderson you will work at an organization that prides itself in providing the highest quality care, in a compassionate, respectful, trauma informed, equitable and caring environment.

Henderson Offers competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible spending account
• Comprehensive Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holidays (9 Paid Holidays)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401 (A) & 403(B) Retirement Plans
• Flexible Benefits Plan
• Trainings & Workshops – CPR, First Aid, CPI, MHFA and CEU’S
• Free Licensure Supervision
• Culture of Diversity & Inclusion
• Annual Employee Recognition Program
• Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Profit Sharing

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• individuals with mental illness: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Recovery Specialist (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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