CASA DE AMPARO

Discussion

Part Time Peer Support Specialist (IOP-PHP)

Provides peer support and recovery-oriented services to adults enrolled in Casa de Amparo’s combined Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). Uses behavioral health lived experience and skills learned through formal training to support clients in recovery from mental illness and/or co-occurring needs. Works under the direction of a Behavioral Health Professional and collaborates with the Program Manager, Clinicians, Nurse, Consulting Psychiatrist, and community partners to support engagement, recovery, skill building, self-advocacy, and successful transition to lower levels of care.

MAJOR TASKS:

  1. Provide peer support and recovery-oriented services using lived experience, formal peer support training, and approved practice guidelines.

  1. Support client engagement, retention, participation, and connection to the therapeutic milieu of the IOP/PHP Program.

  1. Assist clients in identifying strengths, recovery goals, wellness strategies, coping skills, self-management skills, and natural/community supports.

  1. Support clients during community/milieu meetings, skill building groups, recovery groups, and other structured program activities, within scope of role.

  1. Provide peer feedback and encouragement that supports symptom reduction, adaptive behaviors, self-advocacy, and transition to lower levels of care.

  1. Assist clients with linkage to community resources, benefits, outpatient services, support groups, transportation resources, housing-related resources, and other recovery supports as appropriate.

  1. Collaborate with Clinicians, Nurse, Program Manager, and other team members to support client care, safety planning, discharge planning, and warm handoffs.

  1. Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and provide services that are respectful of differing cultures and the norms that exist within various cultures.

  1. Complete required documentation, data entry, and service logs in accordance with program, Medi-Cal, County, and agency requirements.

  1. Participate in Treatment Team meetings, staff meetings, supervision, case consultation, and required in-service trainings.

  1. Notify clinical staff promptly of any safety concerns, crisis indicators, changes in client presentation, or client requests requiring clinical follow up.

  1. Perform other tasks as assigned.

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