Peer Support Specialist I or II

3 weeks ago


Howell, United States Livingston County Community Mental Health Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Starting Compensation:

Peer Support Specialist I: $16.65 - $19.14 per hour based on experience.

Certified Peer Support Specialist II: $18.08 - $20.79 per hour based on experience.

Livingston County Community Mental Health Authority is excited to offer an Employee Signing Incentive to eligible new hires. Regular part-time employees will receive $1,000, less applicable taxes. More information on terms and conditions will be made available at the time an offer of employment is made.

About Us:

Livingston County Community Mental Health is a public mental health services Agency located in Howell, Michigan, between Detroit and Lansing. We are an organization joined by the shared vision to create a healthy and rewarding life in the community for everyone. Our team-based approach works to serve individuals with a wide array of needs in order to create individualized pathways to wellness, resilience, recovery and self-determination. We believe that a diverse, and inclusive workforce makes us better for our community and our employees.

The Peer Support Specialist will look forward to:

  • Meaningful and rewarding work.
  • Opportunities to develop a broad range of clinical skills in working with adults.
  • Regular and accessible clinical supervision
  • A supportive team of colleagues with a variety of experience and expertise.
  • A positive work environment that values diversity.
  • Ability to take on special projects and/or interests.
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Electronic health record - no paper charting
  • Advanced training in evidence-based treatments such as:
    • Dialectical Behavior Treatment (DBT)
    • Motivational Interviewing
    • Trauma Informed Treatment
    • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
    • Adult/Youth Mental Health First Aid
    • And many more
    • Project Assert
    • SBirt

Role:

Regular part-time (24 hour per week) peer support specialists assist consumers with substance use challenges on their recovery journeys. Many consumers will also have co-occurring mental health needs. Peer Support Specialists are embedded in local emergency room to assess and engage people with substance use needs. Peer Support Specialist utilizes evidence-based practice in Project Assert and SBIRT to determine substance use needs and motivate engagement in the recovery process. Peer Support Specialist shares their own recovery experience and helps people to consider options for their personal recovery planning. Peer Support Specialists link to local resources including Engagement Center, substance use treatment providers, medical care, community resources, etc. Peer support specialists may also help with mental health service engagement. Peer support specialist advocates for and enhances acceptance of individuals with substance use disorders in the workplace, family and community. Peer Support Specialists work under the supervision of the Mental Health Program Director and Program Coordinator.

Requirements to join us:

Candidates must be committed to our shared values and commitment to community care including clinical excellence, community inclusion, community benefit, innovation, integrated care and improvement. Our collaborative approach to treatment requires strong teaming skills. This is a dynamic, team-oriented position with great opportunities to grow.

Candidates must be committed to our shared values including clinical excellence, community inclusion, community benefit, innovation, integrated care and improvement. Our collaborative approach to treatment requires strong teaming skills. Peer Support Specialists must function well as a part of a team of medical professionals. Peer support specialist must have strong engagement skills and nonjudgmental approach. All work hours are outside typical business hours. Work schedule will consistently involve evenings and weekends. Potential work shifts will be between Thursday and Monday, currently 3 pm-11 pm.

Job Specific Requirements:

Peer staff must have a high school diploma and experience as a primary consumer in recovery from substance use or co-occurring issues. A valid MI driver's license is required. Certified Peer Support II: must have completed Michigan training and obtained certification as a peer recovery coach or peer support specialist OR completed Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) training/certification.

All potential employees need to pass both CMH and hospital pre-hire requirements including fingerprinting, vaccinations, etc.



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