Peer Support Specialist

3 weeks ago

San Jose, California, United States Mental Health Systems, Inc. Full time
Job Description

Mental Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Peer Support Specialist to join our team. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in providing education, support, and interventions to clients recovering from mental health and substance use disorders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide case consultation, crisis intervention, discharge placement, individual and group work, individual rehab intervention, screening, and targeted case management to assist clients in meeting basic needs and symptom management.
  • Complete accurate and timely documentation as contractually required and meet minimum requirements for direct billable client services.
  • Provide peer counseling and support drawing on own consumer experience to build trust and commonality, mentor clients and families, and promote empowerment.
  • Facilitate placement, including pre-placement visits and transportation as needed.
  • Shift coverage, including part of the on-call team and weekend/holiday rotations.
  • Provide field-based services as required by the program and client need.
  • Maintain confidentiality of client care.
  • Participate in scheduled program meetings.

Qualifications:

  • Peer Specialist Certification required.
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Life experience in mental health or SUD recovery or family and willingness to disclose required.
  • Valid CA driver's license and current auto insurance per contract requirements required.
  • Cultural competency understanding required. Bilingual preferred.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.

Physical Requirements:

  • These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As mentioned above, reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified disabilities.

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