What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist position at Center for Mental Health?
Full-time – Non-exempt – Helena – PACT
Program for Assertive Community Treatment
Duties: Works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to help clients develop a personal recovery plan and identify opportunities to provide support as clients work to achieve their recovery goals. Promotes client self-determination and decision-making. Models competency in recovery and maintaining ongoing wellness. Monitors and supports client through regular visits and reports progress or concerns to the treatment team. Helps clients set and achieve meaningful goals in the areas of behavioral health recovery, education, daily living skills, substance use, relationships, productivity, and leisure. Links clients to resources identified within the wellness recovery plan. Works with other members of the treatment team to develop an effective support system for the consumer. Performs medication delivery, works rotating weekday and weekends and must pass medication test.
Qualifications: Completion of high school is required or GED. Must self-identify as a client of mental health and/or substance abuse. 1-2 years’ experience in dealing with mental illness issues and related mental health services. Personal and/or familiar exposure to mental illness is required. Must have some knowledge and experience of severe mental illness and treatment and its impact on consumer/survivors and their families. Excellent computer and communication skills. Must have Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist (BHPSS) certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment. Must have a Montana valid driver’s license, personal vehicle and current vehicle insurance. Travel required.
In accordance with the CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Interim Final Rule (42 CFR 416, 418,441,460,482,483,484,485,486,491,494) any employees hired after February 14, 2022, will be required to either: (1) be fully vaccinated according to the CMS definition before their hire date; or (2) have obtained a valid accommodation prior to their start date. Please inquire with the Center’s Human Resources with any questions or concerns.
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Mission: The Center for Mental Health partners with people and communities to produce serve the whole person body, mind, spirit by providing wellness expertise in mental health and substance abuse services.
Vision: “Partnering to Improve Lives”
Beliefs/Values: Ambassador of the Center, Own it, Individuals Matter, Create Joy, Embrace Change, Show Up. Step In.