CARES Certified Peer Specialist - PSY MAT; Opioid - Day Shift
Listed on 2026-02-05
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Community Health, Health Promotion
Grady Health System offers many career paths in Behavioral Health. Whether you have many years of experience or are in the early stages on your career, you can find a rewarding position at Grady!
10 Park Place
PSY Medication Assisted Opioid Treatment Program
* Candidate must be CARES certified for this role.
SUMMARYThe CARES Certified Peer Specialist (CARES-CPS) works with people who experience serious mental illness and acts as a role model of recovery. CARES-CPS provides group and/or individual training and counseling, as well as service coordination, support for community linkage, and advocacy support to meet individual needs. Assists with completion of Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP). May work in a clinic, peer program, or community setting.
QUALIFICATIONS- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Bachelor's preferred
- CARES Certification as Peer Specialist through the Georgia DBHDD/Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network required
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider Card required
Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
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