Certified Peer Support Specialist

4 weeks ago


Missoula, Montana, United States Western Montana Mental Health Center Full time
Job Summary:

The Peer Support Specialist is a vital member of our Assertive Community Treatment team, providing supportive services to clients with severe and disabling mental illnesses (SDMI). This role requires a strong understanding of recovery-based principles and the ability to work collaboratively with clients, the team, and other clinical voices.

A successful Peer Support Specialist has life experience in persistent mental illness and has participated in mental health services that led to recovery or rehabilitation. They will work one-on-one with clients to remove barriers, celebrate victories, and focus on stabilization and integration.

The Peer Support Specialist will also complete documentation, check in with clients to establish baseline, assist with providing medication prompts, and other various tasks that break up the day.

Our team uses a wrap-around care approach to support our clients and team members, and the Peer Support Specialist will be fully integrated into this approach.

As a Certified Peer Support Specialist, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others and reap the benefits of this act of service.

We are seeking a qualified and compassionate individual to join our team as a Peer Support Specialist. If you have a strong commitment to recovery-based principles and a passion for working with individuals with mental health challenges, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide supportive services to clients with severe and disabling mental illnesses (SDMI)
  • Work collaboratively with clients, the team, and other clinical voices to implement recovery-based principles
  • Complete documentation and check in with clients to establish baseline
  • Assist with providing medication prompts and other various tasks
  • Be a positive role model through good work ethic, fairness, flexibility, and commitment to appropriate and direct communications

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalency
  • Certified by the Montana Board of Behavioral Health (CBHPSS)
  • Demonstrate sustained & stable recovery for a period of at least 2 years
  • Ability to pass background check and driver's license check upon offer of employment
  • Provide proof of auto liability insurance coverage per Western's policies
  • Montana Driver's License with good driving record

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, employee assistance program, life insurance, long term disability, and more. We also offer generous paid time off, accrued PTO, extended sick leave, 9 paid holidays, and 8 floating holidays.

Our team is committed to providing whole-person care, and we believe that our employees are just as important as our clients. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.



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