Certified Peer Specialist

Responsible for supporting adults in the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program#by demonstrating recovery practices and behaviors, supporting positive changes and giving direction from personal experience. QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Minimum:####### High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred:####### N/A Registration/Certification/Licensure: Certification as a Peer Specialist,#Act 33/73 Clearances,#Healthcare Provider CPR, and a valid driver#s license and maintain eligibility to be insured under the Health Systems motor vehicle liability insurance. Experience: Minimum:###### Personal knowledge of the Mental Health system Preferred:###### Experience in Mental Health/Human Service field Other requirements: BMH Comprehensive Crisis Management, per policy. Responsible to safely access, transport, and handle single dose medications to include prescription and non-prescription medications.