Published

April 30, 2020

Location

Nashville, Memphis, Jackson, Columbia, Murfreesboro, McMinnville, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Johnson City, Tennessee

Description

If you are an individual has received, or currently receives mental health and/or substance abuse services with a desire to help others we have a unique opportunity for you.

This position will allow you to combine your personal experience in recovery with skills to promote hope in others as they work to improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential.

Applicant must meet the following criteria:

Be current of former recipient of mental health and/or substance abuse services and willing to self-disclose as such
Posse a current Tennessee State Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) certification or be eligible and willing to pursue with company provided training within 6 months of hire.

To learn about accreditation visit: https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/cprs.html

High school diploma or equivalent
A valid TN driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance on file
Willing to work in an office, inpatient treatment, or community setting
Some positions require the ability to travel in the local, and regional area. Must be able to drive throughout multiple TN counties in assigned territory to meet with program participants
Clean Criminal history
Clean Abuse Registry

This position requires a few Core Competencies including:

Proficient working with computer (Microsoft Office and databases)
Active listening skills
Able to facilitate and engage people in group settings
Team player
Comfortable around people
Ability to reach out and work with diverse groups, individuals, ideas, and opinions.
Time management skills
Must be a self-starter, able to work independently
Open communicator
Excellent oral, written, and public presentation skills
Ability to work effectively and respectfully with mental health consumers

Required education:

High school or equivalent

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Giving People with Mental Illness a Reason to Believe Since 1988.

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