Peer Support Specialist

2 weeks ago

Great Falls, United States Center For Mental Health Full time
Peer Support Specialist
Full-Time / Non-Exempt / Great Falls

Position Overview: Peer Specialist provides community-based peer support services that are designed to promote the recovery, empowerment, and community integration of individuals who have severe and chronic behavioral health challenges. Will facilitate opportunities for individuals receiving service to direct their own recovery and advocacy process, by teaching and supporting individuals. Promoting the knowledge of available service options and choices of natural resources in the community and help facilitate the development of a sense of wellness and self-worth

Job Duties:
  1. Works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to help consumers to develop a personal recovery plan and identify opportunities to provide support as clients work to achieve their recovery goals.
  2. Promotes client self-determination and decision-making.
  3. Coaches and supports clients who are developing the necessary skills for integration into the community.
  4. Advocates for clients working in recovery that are developing life skills and building confidence to attain goals.
  5. Interacts with referral contacts within the community.
  6. Links clients to resources identified within the wellness recovery plan.
  7. Models competency in recovery and maintaining ongoing wellness.
  8. Monitors and supports client through peer support and reports progress or concerns to the treatment team.
  9. May participate with Crisis Response Team calls.

Minimum Qualifications:
  1. Successful completion of high school diploma or GED is required.
  2. Must self-identify as a client of mental health and/or substance abuse.
  3. Must have some knowledge and experience of severe mental illness and treatment and its impact on consumer/survivors and their families.
  4. Must pass Peer Support Specialist (BHPSS) certification within 6 months of hire.
  5. Must have a Montana valid driver's license, personal vehicle, and current vehicle insurance.
  6. Travel required.
  7. 24/7 availability required.
  8. Must have excellent computer skills.


$1000 Sign on Bonus

All Positions at Many Rivers Whole Health must pass Background Checks, Urinalysis Testing, and Motor Vehicle Record.

About Us:

Since 1976, we have been dedicated to 15 counties in Montana and seek to serve a variety of both individuals and groups in all settings. We define resilience as the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress - such as family and relationship problems, serious health problems, or workplace, school place and financial stressors - alongside those of chronic, severe disabling behavioral health conditions. with an integrated team of specialists and a personal approach to wellness. Today, we are focused on becoming Montana's healthcare provider of choice.

We are committed to recruiting qualified employees, continually striving for advancement, and above all, working as a team to meet the health needs of clients living in our 15 counties. Our vision is to be the healthcare provider of choice for clients and employer of choice for employees and providers. We will achieve this vision by committing to a culture of integrity, safety, evidence based exceptional care, compassionate customer service, and great work environment.

Mission: Many Rivers Whole Health partners with people and communities to serve the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - by providing expertise in wellness, mental health, and substance use disorders, addressing prevention and treatment with a recovery-based approach.

Vision: To be a community based, highly respected organization known for excellence in mental health and addiction recovery services; offering compassionate, client-focused, professional support.

Beliefs/Values: Ambassador of Many Rivers, Own it, Individuals Matter, Create Joy, Embrace Change, Show Up. Step In.

About Great Falls:

Great Falls lies about halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. With close access to world class fishing and floating, not only on the Missouri River, but also several other lakes and rivers. Great Falls is an active community within 1 hour of two local ski resorts. We encourage a fun, collaborative work environment as well as a good work/home life balance. If you are interested in being a part of a dynamic, impactful team, in a family friendly community, Great Falls and Many Rivers Whole Health is an excellent choice for you. We would love to hear from you and discuss this opportunity.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Many Rivers Whole Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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