Mental Health Peer Support Specialist (KRCC - Wolfe County Health & Wellness)

Kentucky River Community Care • Campton, KY

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About The Position

POSITION: Mental Health Peer Support Specialist

WORKSITE: Wolfe County Health and Wellness center

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Regular Full-Time

DEGREE: High School/GED, peer support certification or complete peer support training upon hire approved by Department of Behavioral Health.

SPECIAL SKILLS: Be a self identified person with history of mental illness, who has received treatment.

JOB DUTIES:

Use relevant personal stories to teach through experience.
Serve as a role model for clients.
Encourage client voice and choice during development and implementation of treatment planning.
Support clients while receiving mental health services. Empower clients to be self-advocates.
Help clients enhance relationships with community partners.

Funding Source: meet requirements for 908KAR2:220; Medicaid
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Requirements

• High School/GED
• Peer support certification or complete peer support training upon hire approved by Department of Behavioral Health.
• Be a self identified person with history of mental illness, who has received treatment.
• Meet requirements for 908KAR2:220; Medicaid

Responsibilities

• Use relevant personal stories to teach through experience.
• Serve as a role model for clients.
• Encourage client voice and choice during development and implementation of treatment planning.
• Support clients while receiving mental health services.
• Empower clients to be self-advocates.
• Help clients enhance relationships with community partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees