Peer Specialist Veteran Navigator

FCC Behavioral Health • Kennett, MO

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About The Position

The Peer Specialist Veteran Navigator provides peer support services to assist veterans in recovery from behavioral health disorders. The role uses the Certified Peer Specialist’s training and lived experience to help veterans build resilience, develop hope for recovery, and engage actively in their treatment. The specialist supports veterans in identifying strengths and goals, developing recovery skills, making independent choices, and connecting with peers and their broader community. The position must follow applicable evidence-based practice models, the Certified Peer Specialist Code of Ethics, and agency policies and standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Applicable training and testing as required by the Department of Mental Health.
• Must be supervised by a qualified mental health professional as defined in the Code of State Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterans in their recovery.
• Support, encourage, and model recovery and resilience from behavioral health disorders in ways that meet each individual’s needs.
• Provide interventions such as sharing lived experiences of recovery and supporting the use of recovery tools.
• Help veterans recognize their capacity for resilience.
• Help veterans connect with other peers and their broader community.
• Help veterans develop a network for information and support.
• Assist veterans in making independent choices and taking an active role in treatment.
• Help veterans identify their strengths and goals.
• Teach and model symptom management and problem-solving skills.
• Use the stages of recovery to promote self-determination.
• Follow the Certified Peer Specialist Code of Ethics.
• Adhere to all applicable evidence-based practice models.
• Orally communicate information effectively and accurately.
• Assure the program operates within the constraints of the agency’s certification (CARF, DMH) standards and strategic plan related to clinical care.
• Abide by program and agency policies and procedures.
• Perform other job duties and special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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