Belmont Behavioral Health System is a premiere provider of comprehensive treatment for mental health conditions and substance abuse problems. Having been in operation for over 75 years as one of the most prominent providers of behavioral healthcare treatment services, Belmont is proud to offer high quality and specialized programming options for children, adolescents, adults and older adults who are suffering from psychiatric concerns and chemical dependency.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Provide group and individual counseling sessions using personal experiences in mental health & substance use recovery as inspiration and motivation. while also allowing for expression of persons’ experiences in recovery. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provide a wide range of activities to assist patients in exercising control over their own lives and their recovery or resilience-building process. Provide peer mentoring or coaching, including personalized and tailored services and supports to meet the preferences and unique needs of the person/family and support recovery goals/planning through assisting and supporting goal setting and use of decision-making strategies. Provide recovery resources Facilitate and lead recovery, educational and support groups. Educational activities include, as applicable, self-advocacy, wellness, life skills, goal setting, parenting skills and decision-making skills. Advocate with and for the person and their family. Complete documentation of group and/or individual interventions in an accurate manner and file within 24 hours of service. Complete documentation of assessments in a timely and accurate manner. Participate in weekly meetings and supervisions to enhance communication and efficacy of treatment. Actively contributes to PI/QI efforts participating in problem-solving, root cause analysis and/or assisting in collection of data. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.  When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.  Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.