RiverValley Consulting Services
Owensboro, KY, USA
Position Title: Adult Peer Support Specialist - Emerald (1st Shift) Location: Owensboro, KY 42301 Description: Description The Adult Peer Support Specialist must be registered with the Kentucky Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors as either a Temporary Registered Alcohol and Drug Peer Support Specialist or a Registered Alcohol and Drug Peer Support Specialist. The Adult Peer Support Specialist utilizes and shares personal experience as a recipient of behavioral health services to benefit the team and its clients. Serves as a fully integrated team member to provide expertise about the recovery process, symptom management and the persistence required by clients. Provides peer counseling and consultation to clients, families and team staff; acts as a liaison with community resources; carries out rehabilitation and support functions; and assists in treatment, education, support and consultation as needed. Essential Functions: Provide peer counseling and...