Family Partner
Braintree, MA, United States
The
Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) Family Partner
works to provide information, support,
assistance
, and advocacy for recipients, and/or caregivers/family members of ACCS clients. Provides feedback and perspectiveon the mental health system
relative
to the impact and effectiveness of the services provided. In addition, provides counseling and support, drawing on common experiences as a peer and/or family partner, to
validate
client’s experiences and to provide guidance and encouragement to clients to take responsibility and actively participate in their ownrecovery
.
Provides
expertise
and consultation from a mental health/substance use consumer perspective to the entire team concerning clients’ experiences on symptoms of mental illness, the effects and side-effects of medications, clients’ responses to and opinions of treatment, and
clients
experiences of recovery
.
Collaborates with the team to promote a team culture in which each clients’ point of view, experiences, and preferences are recognized, understood, and respected, and in which client self-determination and decision-making in treatment planning are maximized and supported
.
Assists
clients in
identifying
, understanding, andcombating stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness and develop strategies to reduce
self stigma
.
Assists
other team members to
identify
and understand culture-wide stigma and discrimination against people with mental illness and develop strategies to
eliminate
stigma within the team
.
Increases awareness of and support client participation in consumer self-help programs and consumer advocacy organizations that promote recovery
.
Serves as the liaison between the team and consumer-run programs such as self-help groups and drop-in centers
.
Organizes and leads individual and group social and recreational activities to help clients structure their time, increase social experiences, and provide opportunities to practice social skills.
Schedule:
Full Time, Part time, and Per Diem opportunities available (flexible schedules)
Hourly rate:
$17.50
Offering
great
benefit package!
Tuition remission program – 100% tuition for undergraduate coursework in a Massachusetts College or University
Health/dental insurance
Generous paid time off
Various opportunities
for career advancement
Commitment to provide quality training to our staff
Group discounts on cell phones, movie tickets and various club memberships
Company contribution to retirement plan
Company paid life insurance
Opportunities to attend in-service
trainings
and
more...
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