Mobile Crisis Mental Health Peer Specialist - Part-time

Canvas Health•Coon Rapids, MN

11d•$18 - $30•Remote

About The Position

This position provides Peer support services within the Mental Health Crisis Services to adult clients; offering support and hope to individuals with mental illness by sharing their story and helping them to discover their strengths. Certified peer specialists assist the people they serve by helping break down barriers to community resources and provide encouragement for involvement in community activities that support their goals and interests. This non-clinical position may also deal with supporting crisis calls and providing in-home peer support.

Requirements

Possess a high school diploma/GED or higher.
Certification as a Mental Health Peer Specialist in the state of Minnesota or by Recovery Innovations.
Requires the use of a personal automobile for transportation for business-related travel.
Ability to maintain clean driving records.
Current driver's license.
Auto insurance coverage that meets the requirements set forth by Canvas Health insurance policy limits.

Nice To Haves

Level II Base Salary also meets criteria for a Mental Health Practitioner

Responsibilities

Provides Peer support services within the Mental Health Crisis Services to adult clients.
Offers support and hope to individuals with mental illness by sharing their story and helping them to discover their strengths.
Assists the people they serve by helping break down barriers to community resources.
Provides encouragement for involvement in community activities that support their goals and interests.
May deal with supporting crisis calls.
May provide in-home peer support.