Certified Peer Support Specialist

4 hours ago

Wichita Falls, Texas, United States Kansas Employer Full time
Job Summary

This position provides goal-directed, medically necessary peer support services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness to assist them in remaining in the least restrictive environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide peer support services using identified and accepted methods to remediate symptoms of mental illness and/or improve emotional and functional well-being.
  • Help consumers regain the ability to make independent choices and take a proactive role in treatment.
  • Share lived experience and model successful behavior and strategies.
  • Provide transportation in a personal passenger vehicle to support patient attendance in medical appointments and other therapeutic goal-related activities.
  • Facilitate peer support groups to assist consumers in minimizing or resolving the effects of mental and emotional impairments.
  • Document progress notes in accordance with COMCARE and CCBHC guidelines.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Self-identification as a present or former consumer of mental health services.
  • Valid US driver's license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance.
  • Personal passenger vehicle for transportation of materials/individuals for essential functions.
  • Ability to achieve and maintain designation as a Certified Peer Support Specialist for the State of Kansas, including completion of all required training within 6 months of hire.
  • Meet the specifications as outlined in the CMHC licensing standards and pass KBI, DCF child abuse check, adult abuse registry, and motor vehicle screens.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 1 year of experience in a related field.
  • Designation as a Certified Peer Support Specialist for the State of Kansas.

Sedgwick County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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