Peer Specialist

FCC Behavioral Health•West Plains, MO

17d

About The Position

The Peer Specialist helps individuals with psychiatric disabilities develop networks for information and support. The specialist shares lived experience of recovery, supports the use of recovery tools, and models successful recovery behaviors. The role includes providing individual assistance, connecting people to community resources, supporting daily living skills and community participation, and maintaining accurate documentation and professional standards.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Self-identify as a present and/or former person served by mental health services, demonstrating lived experience.
Complete a state-approved training program and pass a standardized examination.
Meet FCC Behavioral Health's minimum requirements for clinical privileges.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with the agency's code of ethics.
Effectively use computer systems currently employed by FCC.

Responsibilities

Provide individual assistance to people served in assessing mental health services, including accompanying them to appointments for medical or other health needs.
Act as a liaison and advocate between people served and community resources.
Train, coach, and support people served in daily living skills, including budgeting, paying bills, and maintaining an independent residence.
Accompany people served to community activities when appropriate.
Follow up with people served about appointments, completing or returning 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 currently employed by FCC.
Maintain awareness of the agency vision and help motivate and empower staff.
Follow supervisory directives concerning enforcement of facility policies and procedures with people served.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Listen to others to facilitate an open exchange of ideas and effective communication.
Communicate information orally, effectively, and accurately.
Ensure the program operates within applicable agency certification standards, including CARF and DMH standards, and the strategic plan related to clinical care.
Maintain confidentiality within the legal framework and follow confidentiality guidelines and the agency's code of ethics.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of people served as outlined in agency and site policy and procedure manuals.
Maintain an acceptable attendance record, respect break periods, and coordinate with a supervisor to ensure coverage during absences.
Maintain a professional appearance, attitude, and demeanor when working with people served, coworkers, families, and referral sources.
Demonstrate initiative and a can-do attitude.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.