Mental Health Peer Specialist

MHMR of Tarrant County • Fort Worth, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Mental Health Peer Specialist, you will provide recovery-focused services to individuals in MHMR programs, adhering to TAC requirements. You will offer recovery and wellness support, mentoring, and advocacy in both group and individual settings. Drawing from your personal recovery experience, you will teach the value of recovery, model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies, and foster positive relationships with support resources. As the specialist you will develop and implement educational, support, and affiliation groups tailored to individual needs and preferences, while assisting clients in efficiently utilizing community resources and natural support.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• At least one (1) year of cumulative experience as a recipient of community mental health services for a condition within Texas' target population, along with self-reported life experience in active recovery.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

• Completed peer specialist orientation and self-assessment
• Completed Peer Specialist Core Training
• Passed the knowledge assessment

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery-focused services to individuals in MHMR programs, adhering to TAC requirements.
• Offer recovery and wellness support, mentoring, and advocacy in both group and individual settings.
• Teach the value of recovery, model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies, and foster positive relationships with support resources, drawing from personal recovery experience.
• Develop and implement educational, support, and affiliation groups tailored to individual needs and preferences.
• Assist clients in efficiently utilizing community resources and natural support.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with company matching
• Day one PTO accrual
• Ten paid holidays plus a floating holiday
• Employee assistance programs
• Comprehensive wellness programs that promote physical, mental, and financial health
• Qualifying employer for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

What This Job Offers

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