Peer Support Specialist

A Peer Support Specialist is responsible for providing mentoring and peer support for Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) and/or clients with substance use disorders to assist the consumers in pursuing their wellness journey. Services are provided in an integrated behavioral health setting, of multi-disciplinary para-professional and professionals with a person-centered, family-centered, recovery-orientated approach to care.

• Provide individualized health coaching to consumers in obtaining their health objectives.
• Co-facilitates groups/classes to support improved health outcomes for clients.
• Teaches others about managing their mental and physical health.
• Supports clients in learning how to make good choices for themselves.
• Works closely with Care Coordinator to engage clients in appropriate services and resources to assist in care coordination.
• Promotes client engagement in therapy with clinicians, engagement with psychiatric appointments, and compliance with healthcare system.
• Attend treatment planning meeting as needed to effectively mentor individuals care.
• Attend crisis management team meetings to effectively engage clients.
• Documentation and scheduling in electronic health record.
• Follows the Code of Ethics as stated in NAC 458.
• Complies with confidentiality requirements as set forth in CFR
  42 Part II and HIPPA regulations.
• Good communication skills.

Person-centered, family-centered, recovery-orientated care. The ability to recognize your own limitations and respond to difficult situations. Displays enthusiasm, respect and flexibility in the work-place. The ability to collaborate with colleagues and community partners from other disciplines. Able to adhere to all privacy and confidentiality policies and procedures.

• High School Degree
• Peer Certification
• Personal history as a consumer of mental health and/or substance use disorder

• Employment Type:
  
  Full Time
• Salary: $19 - $20 Hourly
• Bonus/Commission:
  No