ACT Certified Peer Specialist

3 weeks ago

Saint Paul, United States Mental Health Resources Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAssertive Community Treatment (ACT) Peer support Specialist – Ramsey County

4-Day Work Week Option Available

$5,000 Hiring Bonus

$22.56/hr starting pay increased based on education/experience.

Mental Health Resources, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and employees who reflect the population we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

See what employees have to say about working at MHR

www.mhresources.org/careers

As a member of the ACT team, the ACT Mental Health Certified Peer Specialist shares responsibility for providing the rehabilitation services and supports necessary to assist each person as they work toward their goal of recovery. This position promotes individualized recovery, self-advocacy, and self-direction; and promotes a culture where the person’s points of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected, and integrated into treatment. The ACT Mental Health Certified Peer Specialist provides strengths-based education and skill-building services in a variety of areas, including participating in community resources, building relationships, and encouraging community-based activities.

A few of the benefits offered by MHR:

  • MHR is looking for candidates who are Spanish speaking, Hmong speaking, and Somali speaking. You may receive a $1000 salary bonus for passing the language proficiency exam.
  • Up to 8 hours of clinical supervision per month provided toward LICSW, LCSW, LPC, and LPCC licensure.
  • Intensive two-week initial orientation program AND on-going in-house training program
  • iPhone, laptop computer, and Wi-Fi provided for all community-based staff.
  • Health insurance (including family health coverage) with employee costs in the top 6% of most affordable health care options. Competitive dental insurance.
  • Automatic enrollment in retirement plan after 1 year with a 3% employer contribution.
  • 9 paid holidays and 18 days accrued PTO during your first year.
  • Annual merit-based salary increase.
  • Schedule primarily Monday-Friday day hours.
  • MHR is committed to working towards racial equity and combating racism.
  • MHR is a tobacco free workplace promoting health & wellness for the individuals we serve and our employees.


Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Working as a team, in concert with each person to develop an individualized plan of services and supports (Individual Treatment Plan) that will enable each person to live as independently in the community as possible. Services and supports might include activities such as assisting with skill development in the following areas: budgeting, housing, transportation, hygiene appointments, relationship building, symptom management, medication administration and obtaining or maintaining benefits.
  • Maintains awareness of each person’s medication adherence plan and provides services to assist client in carrying out the plan; evaluates adequacy of plan, reports problems and recommends modifications as needed.
  • To the extent requested by the person, provide collaboration and education to significant others and family members who are interested in assisting them in their recovery process.
  • Advocate on behalf of each person to assure the protection of their rights and privacy, as well as assure that they understand the complaint and grievance procedures.
  • Treat all people with dignity and respect, providing services that are respectful of age, gender, and culture.
  • Provide coaching, mentoring, and consultation to individuals and their families to promote recovery and wellness management strategies, self-advocacy, self-direction, and assist in developing advance directives.
  • Model recovery values, attitudes, beliefs, and personal action to encourage wellness and resilience.
  • Assure that all changes in the person’s status or needs are communicated promptly to the team to enhance continuity of care.
  • Assure that services are provided as developed by the individual and team as documented in the Individual Treatment Plan.
  • In case of illness or crisis, provide coverage for team members to assure and maintain continuity of care for each person served.
  • Participate in all scheduled staff meetings and trainings, unless excused by your immediate supervisor.
  • Provide consultation to team members and promote a culture where the person’s points of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected, and integrated into treatment.
  • Act in a manner to assure confidentiality and privacy that complies with MHR policies and procedures.
  • Assure that all MHR documentation is completed on time and within MHR policies and procedures.

Minimum Education and Experience:

  • Must be at least 21 years of age; have a primary diagnosis of mental illness; be a current or former consumer of mental health services; and have successfully completed the DHS-approved Certified Peer Specialist training and certification exam.
  • Must meet one or more of the following:
  • Is qualified at the Mental Health Practitioner level as defined by Minnesota Statute 245.462, subdivision 17.
  • Has at least 6,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of peer services to persons with mental illness.
  • Has at least 4000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to persons with mental illness and an additional 2000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of peer services to persons with mental illness.

  • ACT Certified Peer Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Saint Paul, United States Mental Health Resources Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAssertive Community Treatment (ACT) Peer support Specialist – Ramsey County4-Day Work Week Option Available$5,000 Hiring Bonus!$22.56/hr starting pay increased based on education/experience.Mental Health Resources, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and...

  • ACT Certified Peer Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Saint Paul, United States Mental Health Resources Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAssertive Community Treatment (ACT) Peer support Specialist – Ramsey County 4-Day Work Week Option Available $5,000 Hiring Bonus! $22.56/hr starting pay increased based on education/experience.Mental Health Resources, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and...

  • Certified Peer Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Saint Paul, United States Radias Health Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Description$500 Sign-on Bonus!Salary: Starts at $58,327The Certified Peer Specialist will promote hope and recovery by sharing life experiences and lessons learned as a person in recovery. The Peer Specialist guides people in identifying and working towards recovery goals, promoting engagement in recreational and social activities,...

  • Certified Peer Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Saint Paul, United States Radias Health Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Description$500 Sign-on Bonus!Salary: Starts at $58,327The Certified Peer Specialist will promote hope and recovery by sharing life experiences and lessons learned as a person in recovery. The Peer Specialist guides people in identifying and working towards recovery goals, promoting engagement in recreational and social activities,...

  • Certified Peer Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Saint Paul, United States Radias Health Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Description$500 Sign-on Bonus!Salary: Starts at $58,327The Certified Peer Specialist will promote hope and recovery by sharing life experiences and lessons learned as a person in recovery. The Peer Specialist guides people in identifying and working towards recovery goals, promoting engagement in recreational and social activities,...

  • Certified Peer Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    St. Paul, United States RADIAS Health Full time

    Description$500 Sign-on Bonus!Salary: Starts at $58,327The Certified Peer Specialist will promote hope and recovery by sharing life experiences and lessons learned as a person in recovery. The Peer Specialist guides people in identifying and working towards recovery goals, promoting engagement in recreational and social activities, teaching self-advocacy and...

  • Certified Peer Specialist

    2 days ago

    St. Paul, United States RADIAS Health Full time

    Description$500 Sign-on Bonus!Salary: Starts at $59,773The Certified Peer Specialist will promote hope and recovery by sharing life experiences and lessons learned as a person in recovery. The Peer Specialist guides people in identifying and working towards recovery goals, promoting engagement in recreational and social activities, teaching self-advocacy and...

  • Certified Peer Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States RADIAS Health Full time

    Description$500 Sign-on BonusSalary: Starts at $58,327The Certified Peer Specialist will promote hope and recovery by sharing life experiences and lessons learned as a person in recovery. The Peer Specialist guides people in identifying and working towards recovery goals, promoting engagement in recreational and social activities, teaching self-advocacy and...

  • Certified Peer Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States RADIAS Health Full time

    Description$500 Sign-on BonusSalary: Starts at $58,327The Certified Peer Specialist will promote hope and recovery by sharing life experiences and lessons learned as a person in recovery. The Peer Specialist guides people in identifying and working towards recovery goals, promoting engagement in recreational and social activities, teaching self-advocacy and...

  • Certified Peer Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States RADIAS Health Full time

    DescriptionThe Certified Peer Specialist will provide professional, quality program services to the clients served by the Washington County Crisis Response Unit (CRU). Coordinate and monitor the assessment, planning process and follow-up for each client. Serve as an advocate and liaison for and on behalf of clients' rights and benefits.Duties &...

  • Certified Peer Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States RADIAS Health Full time

    DescriptionThe Certified Peer Specialist will provide professional, quality program services to the clients served by the Washington County Crisis Response Unit (CRU). Coordinate and monitor the assessment, planning process and follow-up for each client. Serve as an advocate and liaison for and on behalf of clients' rights and benefits.Duties &...

  • Vocational Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Saint Paul, United States Radias Health Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Description$500 sign-on bonus paid out at 6 months of employment.The Mental Health Practitioner Vocational Specialist will use an Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model to help people find, get and stay involved in educational or employment opportunities. Training in the model is available. Using this lens, the Vocational...

  • Vocational Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Saint Paul, United States Radias Health Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Description$500 sign-on bonus paid out at 6 months of employment.The Mental Health Practitioner Vocational Specialist will use an Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model to help people find, get and stay involved in educational or employment opportunities. Training in the model is available. Using this lens, the Vocational...

  • Vocational Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Saint Paul, United States Radias Health Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Description$500 sign-on bonus paid out at 6 months of employment.Salary: $59,773The Mental Health Practitioner Vocational Specialist will use an Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model to help people find, get and stay involved in educational or employment opportunities. Training in the model is available. Using this lens, the...

  • Peer Recovery Specialist

    2 months ago

    Saint Paul, United States NORTHSTAR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NETWORK LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:? Provide peer support to those needing support.? Meet with clients on a regular basis, or as needed after the initial meeting to discussroutine recovery issues from a peer perspective.? Provide quality program services to the individuals served in a professional manner.? Complete required documentation according to...

  • Peer Recovery Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Saint Paul, United States NORTHSTAR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NETWORK LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:? Provide peer support to those needing support.? Meet with clients on a regular basis, or as needed after the initial meeting to discussroutine recovery issues from a peer perspective.? Provide quality program services to the individuals served in a professional manner.? Complete required documentation according to...

  • Peer Recovery Specialist

    5 days ago

    Saint Paul, United States NORTHSTAR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NETWORK LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:? Provide peer support to those needing support.? Meet with clients on a regular basis, or as needed after the initial meeting to discussroutine recovery issues from a peer perspective.? Provide quality program services to the individuals served in a professional manner.? Complete required documentation according to...

  • Crisis Certified Peer Specialist

    1 month ago

    Saint Louis, United States Behavioral Health Response Full time

    The Crisis Certified Peer Specialist (CCPS) provides peer support to individuals with a variety of behavioral health and/or substance use conditions. For this reason, the CCPS will self-identify as a present or former client of mental health or substance use services. With an emphasis on self-directed recovery and using the harm reduction model, the CCPS...

  • Certified Peer Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Saint Paul, United States Radias Health Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Certified Peer Specialist will provide professional, quality program services to the clients served by the Washington County Crisis Response Unit (CRU). Coordinate and monitor the assessment, planning process and follow-up for each client. Serve as an advocate and liaison for and on behalf of clients' rights and...

  • Certified Peer Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Saint Paul, United States Radias Health Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Certified Peer Specialist will provide professional, quality program services to the clients served by the Washington County Crisis Response Unit (CRU). Coordinate and monitor the assessment, planning process and follow-up for each client. Serve as an advocate and liaison for and on behalf of clients' rights and...