Certified Peer Specialist

One Health • Powell, WY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

One Health is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist who is passionate about recovery and wants to make a difference in the community. This role allows individuals to leverage their lived experience to support others in their journey to wellness. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a schedule of Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. The role is based in Powell, Wyoming, and requires travel to Cody, Greybull, and Lovell as scheduled. One Health is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving rural communities across Montana and Wyoming, providing integrated medical, behavioral health, community health, pharmacy, dental, and public health services.

Requirements

• Lived experience with SUD and/or mental health conditions, to include documented diagnosis
• Minimum two (2) years in successful recovery
• Competent computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• High School Diploma or GED
• State certification for Peer Specialist
• BLS Certification within 30 days of hire
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Maintains stable recovery and necessary care/treatment of behavioral health challenges and is willing to self-identify publicly as being in recovery from a mental health, substance use, or addiction diagnosis.
• Obtains/maintains state certification for Peer Supporters.
• Understands the concept of recovery as it relates to behavioral health; peer support/recovery coaching; wellness and recovery planning.
• Facilitates patient engagement and follow-up care.
• Documents in-person, video, and telephone encounters in electronic health record and stays current on all necessary documentation.
• Facilitates referrals for clinically indicated services outside the primary care clinic (e.g., social services such as housing assistance, vocational rehabilitation, mental health specialty care).
• Participates in multi-disciplinary, team-based care of patients/clients.
• Participates in training, reporting, and other requirements of various grant supported programs implemented by One Health and partners.
• Teaches one section of the Fatherhood is Sacred/Motherhood is Sacred per year.
• Offers Narcan training as often as needed for community groups and citizens.
• Exemplifies a patient-centered care approach to each patient along each stage of the patient journey, while working as a key patient centered team member by communicating individual patient care needs to support the needs of patients served.
• Provides exceptional customer service and models the mission of One Health when interacting with internal and external stakeholders promoting a positive image for the health center.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required with or without prior notification.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (2 medical insurance plans that are $0 cost to the employee for full-time)
• $10,000 group life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Discounted healthcare for employee and family
• Retirement plan with employer match. 100% vested without wait period.
• Paid holidays and generous PTO
• Supportive, mission-driven team environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED