BHGH Peer Support Specialist

Center For Mental Health•Helena, MT

2h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, non-exempt position located in Helena. The BHGH Peer Support Specialist works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to assist clients in developing personal recovery plans and identifying opportunities for support as they work towards their recovery goals. The focus of this role is exclusively on clients residing in the Behavioral Health Group Home (BHGH). A key requirement is that the individual must self-identify as a person in recovery from mental health and/or substance abuse issues. The specialist will listen to and encourage clients, manage a caseload of all BHGH clients, and promote client self-determination. This role involves coaching and supporting clients in developing skills for community integration, advocating for clients working on recovery and life skills, and interacting with referral contacts within the community. The specialist will also link clients to resources identified in their wellness recovery plans, model competency in recovery and ongoing wellness, and act as a liaison with the treatment team to develop effective client support systems. Responsibilities include monitoring and supporting clients through regular interactions and peer support, reporting concerns, and documenting progress notes, incidents, and calls to the multidisciplinary team. The role requires assuming responsibility for assigned workload, working independently and cooperatively, and maintaining necessary records, reports, and statistics in accordance with Many Rivers policies. The position also requires passing the Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist (BHPSS) certification within one month of employment, participating in initial and ongoing peer support training, and meeting clinical supervision requirements.

Requirements

GED or Highschool Diploma required
1-2 years’ experience in dealing with mental illness issues and related mental health services
Must have a personal recovery experience for mental health and/or substance use
Must be in recovery for 2 years
Without incarceration, hospitalization, or inpatient admission exceeding 72 hours in the last 2 years
Must have some knowledge and experience of severe mental illness and treatment, and its impact on consumer/survivors and their families
Must obtain Certification within 1 month of hired date

Nice To Haves

Computer skills an asset

Responsibilities

Works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to help clients to develop a personal recovery plan and identify opportunities to provide support as clients work to achieve their recovery goals
Focus of duties is only for the clients at the Behavioral Health Group Home (BHGH)
Must self-identify as a client of mental health and/or substance abuse person in recovery of mental health
Listens and encourages clients to talk about their lives, struggles and goals
Must manage a client caseload of all the BHGH clients
Promotes client self-determination and decision-making
Coaches and supports clients who are developing the necessary skills for integration into the community
Advocates for clients working in recovery that are developing life skills and building confidence to attain goals
Interacts with referral contacts within the community
Links clients to resources identified within the wellness recovery plan
Models competency in recovery and maintaining ongoing wellness
Liaison with other members of the treatment team to develop an effective support system for the client
Monitors and supports client through regular interactions and peer support
Report concerns, records progress notes on clients; incidents and calls to multidisciplinary team
Assumes responsibility for the workload assigned, working independently and cooperatively with the team
Maintains records, reports and statistics necessary for program functioning and in accordance with Many Rivers policies
Must pass Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist (BHPSS) certification within one (1) months of employment
Must participate in peer support training consisting of one week of 40 hours of initial training, any additional provided and requested by Many Rivers, and 20 CEU’s over subsequent years
Clinical supervision requirement of 1 hour required for every 20 hours worked
Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, Internet)
Must have a Montana valid driver’s license, personal vehicle and current vehicle insurance, travel required
Attends in-service trainings per management such as CPR, MANDT, etc.