Peer Specialist

FCC Behavioral Health•West Plains, MO

11d

About The Position

The Peer Specialist helps individuals with psychiatric disabilities develop networks for information and support. The specialist shares lived experiences of recovery, supports the use of recovery tools, and models successful recovery behaviors. The role provides individual assistance, advocacy, practical coaching, community support, and documentation while ensuring services comply with agency policies, confidentiality requirements, and applicable certification standards.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Self-identify as a present or former person served by mental health services (lived experience).
Complete a state-approved training program and pass a standardized examination.
Meet the minimum requirements to be clinically privileged by FCC Behavioral Health.

Responsibilities

Assist individuals served in assessing mental health services, including accompanying them to appointments for medical or other health needs.
Act as a liaison and advocate between individuals served and community resources.
Train, coach, and support individuals in daily living skills, including budgeting, paying bills, and maintaining an independent residence.
Accompany individuals served to community activities when appropriate.
Follow up with individuals regarding appointments, forms, receipts, and similar activities.
Maintain and improve professional competencies through in-service training and other educational activities, especially those related to co-occurring conditions.
Develop self-help groups outside the agency.
Help individuals develop skills and resources that foster success.
Write accurate progress notes using the PIRP format and comply with the 5-Day Rule and/or site policy.
Complete group counseling and group education logs accurately and on time.
Effectively use computer systems employed by FCC.
Maintain awareness of the agency vision and help motivate and empower staff.
Comply consistently with supervisory directives concerning enforcement of facility policies and procedures with individuals served.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with people at all organizational levels.
Listen to others to support open exchange of ideas and effective communication.
Communicate information orally, effectively, and accurately.
Help ensure the program operates within agency certification standards (CARF, DMH) and the strategic plan related to clinical care.
Maintain confidentiality within the legal framework and follow confidentiality guidelines and the agency code of ethics.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date records as outlined in agency and site policy and procedure manuals.
Maintain acceptable attendance, respect break periods, and coordinate with a supervisor to ensure coverage during absences.
Maintain a professional appearance, attitude, and demeanor when working with individuals served, coworkers, families, and referral sources.
Demonstrate initiative and a can-do attitude.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.