PATH Peer Specialist

Join our mission to help individuals with mental illness and addictions to lead healthy and productive lives. GCBHS has an immediate opening for a PATH Peer Specialist to serve adults who are experiencing homelessness and connect them to mental health and substance use disorder services. Responsible for providing support services to PATH staff and clients. Maintains PATH charts and data. Triages client phone calls, assists with client engagement and housing stabilization, and follows up on client's success with housing.

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
• Comprehensive health insurance
• 403(b) Retirement with Match
• Tuition Assistance
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness

Position Requirements

High school diploma or GED required. Individual must have previous personal experience with homelessness and/or mental illness. Position may require frequent driving of the employee's personal vehicle. Valid driver's license, vehicle, and insurable driving record may be required.

Job Duties

• Conducts satisfaction surveys including Ohio Outcomes surveys.
• Follows-up with former PATH clients to confirm maintenance of housing and mental health services and to identify clients who need re-engagement.
• Assists with client engagement and outreach, including in person visits and calls to last known contacts.
• Provides on-site assistance with service delivery and coordination.
• Provides peer support services to PATH clients as needed, including providing connection to Recovery Center.
• Maintains outreach log.
• Provides other duties as assigned to support the PATH teams.
• Attends weekly PATH meeting as available.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

GCBHS has been named a Top Workplace in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky since 2010!

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