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Oaklawn Psychiatric Center Peer Support Professional in South Bend, Indiana
**[Peer Support Professional Driver - South Bend
Are you looking for a rewarding and supportive work environment with opportunities to grow? Join Oaklawn, where hope and healing begin, in addressing the mental health needs of our community.
[Who We Are Oaklawn is the leading provider of mental health and addiction services in Elkhart, Goshen, South Bend, Mishawaka and the surrounding communities of northern Indiana. We serve 27,000 children, adolescents and adults annually through treatment that spans the continuum of care. Our services range from skills training and case management to outpatient therapy and inpatient care, specializing in complex cases.
With nearly 900 employees on four campuses, Oaklawn offers unparalleled clinical training and robust opportunities for growth. Oaklawn has led ground-breaking initiatives in children's mental health, addiction treatment, cross-cultural outreach, housing for seriously mentally ill adults and more. Our staff have unique opportunities for advancement while working on the cutting edge of community mental health. [What We Offer the Peer Support Professional Driver: [We offer a full benefits package and career advancement opportunities. This position starts at $16.10/hr.]{cabin",serif"=""}]{cabin",serif"=""}]{cabin",serif"=""}]{cabin",serif"=""}**
- Start earning PTO the day you start
- Work life balance
- Employee assistance program
- Regular supervision to grow clinical/professional skills
[We are currently seeking aPeer Support Professional Driverfor Motels4Now, a low-barrier shelter.
**[What Youll Do [Peer Support Professionals are in recovery themselves. Lived experience makes a difference. Peer Support Professionals have credibility because they have "been-there-done-that" and they can recognize dysfunctional thought patterns and maladaptive behaviors people have in the beginning of treatment.
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- Primarily provide transportation for individuals to appointments, treatment, court, etc. to remove recovery barriers
- Transportation could involve trips outside of St. Joseph county and longer drives to treatment facilities
- Engage clients early in treatment
- Connect clients with counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), inpatient detox facilities and more
- Help clients access resources such as jobs, safe housing, health insurance, transportation and recovery support
- Help develop a personal recovery plan
- Give guidance on the recovery process and recovery education; dispels myths about substance use and mental health issues
- Insure hope that individuals can and do recover
[A peer support professional driver provides peer-level support. They are not a therapist, counselor, doctor, sponsor, spiritual mentor, or court advocate.
[Minimum Hiring Requirements[:]{cabin",serif"=""}]{cabin",serif"=""}]{cabin",serif"=""}
High School education or GED preferred.
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