Peer Mental Health Support Specialist (PMHSS)
About The Position
The Peer Mental Health Support Specialist (PMHSS) is a non-clinical, Medicaid-reimbursable role within OhioRISE Care Coordination. The PMHSS utilizes lived experience with mental health challenges (as an individual and/or caregiver) to provide structured, strengths-based, and recovery-oriented support to youth and families. The PMHSS focuses on supporting mental health wellness through emotional regulation, coping skill development, and navigation of behavioral health services. Services are individualized, medically necessary, and directly tied to goals identified in the Individualized Care Plan (ICP). This role is a member of the Child and Family Team (CFT) and works collaboratively with the Care Coordinator and other providers to support engagement and progress.
Requirements
- Certified Peer Supporter (Adult or Family Peer) through the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, or ability to obtain certification within required timeframe
- High school diploma or GED required
- Demonstrated lived experience with mental health challenges (individual and/or caregiver)
- Ability to appropriately and professionally utilize lived experience to support others
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with youth and families with behavioral health needs
- Knowledge of OhioRISE and high-fidelity wraparound principles
- Experience supporting individuals with emotional regulation and coping strategies
Responsibilities
- Utilize lived experience with mental health challenges (as an individual and/or caregiver) to provide structured, strengths-based, and recovery-oriented support to youth and families.
- Focus on supporting mental health wellness through emotional regulation, coping skill development, and navigation of behavioral health services.
- Provide services that are individualized, medically necessary, and directly tied to goals identified in the Individualized Care Plan (ICP).
- Act as a member of the Child and Family Team (CFT) and work collaboratively with the Care Coordinator and other providers to support engagement and progress.
Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with 5% Employee Matching after Six Months of Employment – Immediately 100% Vested
- Annual Increases
- 80 hours Paid Time Off
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Medical Insurance
- Free Dental & Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dependent Care Account (DCA)
- Life Insurance & Supplemental Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Tuition Discount Opportunities with Schools like Capella University & Franklin University
- A Qualified Employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness(PSLF)
- Paid Training & Development Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Counseling, Therapy, Finance, Legal
- Discount Programs(Ex: Pet Insurance, Movie Tickets, Theme Parks, Costco Membership, etc.)
- Wellbeing Resources(Up to $50 off Health Insurance Premium Monthly)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
