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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Amelia, Ohio

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Job Description
Join our mission to help individuals with mental illness and addictions to lead healthy and productive lives. Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) has an immediate opening for a Peer Wellness Specialist at our Amelia, Clinic. This is a full-time position responsible for providing one-on-one mental and physical health coaching and guidance for individuals in behavioral health treatment. Applicants must have lived experience of behavioral health disorders such as severe mental illness and/or substance use disorder.

Why Work at GCBHS?
  • GCBHS is a pioneer in the field of behavioral health treatment for adults, children, and families
  • Top Workplace every year since 2010
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Time
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • License supervision provided at no cost to you and pay bump for LISW or LPCC
  • 403(b) Retirement with Match
  • Annual Management Bonus
  • Professional development opportunities and no cost to you CEU's
  • Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Responsibilities:
  • Provides one-on-one coaching to persons in behavioral health treatment.
  • Facilitates evidence-based group education focusing on both mental health and physical health.
  • Provides health education and support to persons with mental health and substance use disorder.
  • Assists with implementation of individual treatment plans in integrated health.
  • Primarily working Monday-Friday with some varied evening and weekend hours.
Requirements:
  • High school graduate or GED.
  • Lived experience of severe mental illness and/or substance use disorder.
  • Knowledge of substance use disorder system, mental health system, and homeless community-based services strongly desired. Individual must have demonstrated ability to respectfully motivate other consumers to act on their own behalf and to participate in activities.
  • Drug test required.
  • Position may require frequent driving of the employee’s personal vehicle. Valid driver’s license, vehicle, and insurable driving record may be required.
GCBHS has been named a Top Workplace in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky since 2010!

Please visit our website to learn more about GCBHS. www.gcbhs.com

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