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Peer Specialist
Full-time (40 hour) position available providing essential experience
and consultation to a self-contained interdisciplinary team that
utilizes an assertive outreach model to promote a culture in which each
consumer's subjective experiences, points of view and preferences are
recognized, respected and integrated into all treatment, rehabilitation
and support services. Participates in all program planning processes and
provides direct services that promote consumer recovery,
self-determination and decision-making.
Qualifications: Experience in the Mental Health field required.
Experience as a peer advocate or peer specialist strongly preferred.
CPS strongly preferred. BA preferred. Personal experience with
recovery from a psychiatric condition required. Valid driver's license
and reliable transportation required.
Thank you,
Michael Kerins
Director of Peer Recovery Services
The Edinburg Center
(781)761-5240 x20
more info soon!
Thanks!
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