CCBHC Peer Support Worker - Gallup

Job description

Description DESCRIPTION: Reporting to Program Director, the Peer Support Worker works as part of the interdisciplinary team to facilitate and coordinate clients’ continuum of care activities, ensuring optimum utilization of community resources, service delivery, and compliance with external agencies and referral sources requirements. The Case Manager facilitates and prepares the clients for success in their next phase of treatment and when returning to their community. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Assess the needs of the clients at admission to determine with the client the goals and the level of assistance required to achieve goals. - Continue to follow up with clients throughout treatment to ensure that basic needs are addressed, including required documentation, to allow the client to move forward and achieve goals at discharge. - Assures clients who may discharge early are prepared with resources. - Liaison with community services to assist the client with identified goals and needs. - Liaison with family, friends, partners, and outside resources to create a supportive environment and ensure continuity of care. - Educate the participants on behavioral health, promoting health...