GILEAD - Peer to Peer Counselors

Certified Peer Counselor 060CPC02

Gilead Community Services is seeking an attentive and recovery-oriented Certified Peer Counselor to join our multi-disciplinary outpatient and residential program staff.

About the position:

The Certified Peer Counselor for Gilead’s New Britain area adult outpatient and residential substance abuse program works Tues - Sat 12:00pm-8:00pm (40 hours) providing recovery oriented clinical case management services to individuals with significant histories of substance abuse and co-occurring mental health issues. The individual in this role supports clients in their recovery, assists clients in working on identified goals, completes documentation paperwork and contact notes as necessary, and helps clients to obtain necessary services and benefits.

Minimum Requirements:

• Completed DMHAS Consumer Training or has completed and has Certification from an Accredited Recovery Support Program
• At least one year experience preferred.

• Must maintain and provide proof of valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing
• Reliable use of personal vehicle as needed

Benefits:

• Generous paid vacation, sick, and personal time plus paid holidays
• Affordable, employer-sponsored medical and dental insurance (Gilead pays 88%)
• Employer-provided long-term disability and life insurance (Gilead pays 100%)
• Hands-on learning experience and supervision
• Scholarship, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities
• Paid training, education, and certification as necessary (including CPR training)

This is a union position and pays dependent on level of education.

Responsibilities:

• Understanding the needs of clients with substance abuse disorders and co-occurring mental health issues through Gilead’s training and education
• Providing recovery-oriented services with an emphasis on dignity, respect, and inclusion of family and other natural supports
• Providing clinical case management services to a case load of approximately 16 clients, including education regarding relapse prevention and symptom management, advocacy, and assistance connecting to vocational, entitlement, housing, and other supports
• Completing documentation in a timely manner, including intake paperwork, contact notes, and other required paperwork
• Acting with compassion, integrity, and ethics

Gilead employees are held to standards and regulations set by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) and other regulatory bodies. These standards are outlined in Gilead’s “Standards of Conduct” policy. It’s important that these standards and regulations are met through all duties performed, outcomes achieved, and conditions kept within the organization.