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Peer Support Specialist

4 months ago


Cambridge, United States Cambridge Health Alliance Full time
Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital

Work Days: M-F TBD; Tuesdays required

Category: Human and Social Services

Department: RISE

Job Type: Part Time

Work Shift: Day

Hours/Week: 20.00

Union: Yes

Union Name: CH Laborers 380

Department Description:

The Psychiatry Access Service provides both Transitional Care and has a Partial Hospital Program. The mission of the service is to provide a holding treatment environment for patients transitioning from Inpatient Level of care, or Psychiatric Emergency Room.

Summary:

Peer Support Specialist for RISE will provide First Episode Psychosis program members the active peer supports that are known to play a crucial role in recovery from mental illness. These supports will be in the service of promoting greater independence, consistent engagement in treatment, community integration, and pursuit of each individual's life goals. These peer-to-peer interactions will take place alongside clinical treatment on days when RISE groups are held (currently Tuesdays), as well as virtually or in the community on other days.Non-clinic based supports may consist of conversing with program members (either by phone or in person), accompanying them to important events related to school or work, or facilitating RISE group activities (e.g. outdoor activities/games at nearby parks, group social outings).

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Certified Peer Specialist as determined by the Department of Mental Health.
  • Experience: Must be a self-identified person currently or formerly receiving mental health services; or a self-identified person in recovery from mental illness; or a family member of an individual who is a current or former recipient of mental health services.
  • Person must share when applying how their lived personal experience informs their understanding of the needs of persons with mental health & substance use issues.


In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.