Mental Health Peer Support Programs

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Austin, TX

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About The Position

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage. Performs advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work related to the oversight and implementation of community-based peer and recovery support programs. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Provides leadership in monitoring contract compliance, evaluating program deliverables, conducting site visits, and offering technical assistance to support program fidelity and effectiveness. Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with providers and stakeholders to promote recovery-oriented services and peer-led initiatives. Programs and initiatives under this role may include: Consumer Operated Service Providers (COSPs) Recovery-focused clubhouses Mental health re-entry peer support programs Peer workforce development

Requirements

Active Mental Health Peer Specialist, Recovery Support Peer Specialist, Family Partner, or Peer Support Supervisor Certification from Texas Certification Board
Knowledge of: Peer support and recovery service systems in Texas including best practices and fidelity. Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and a healing-centered framework.
Skill in: Effective verbal communication, exceptional writing skills, data analysis, data reporting, and qualitative interpretation of complex policy issues. Effective facilitation of technical assistance and support to program services staff and contractors. Must comprehend complex issues and prioritize activities to meet strict deadlines, identifying problems, evaluating alternatives, and implementing solutions to complex policy and implementation. Skill in developing creative and workable solutions to complex problems. Skill in developing, writing and editing executive documents and briefings.
Ability in: Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Gather, assemble, and correlate and analyze facts. Demonstrates strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize workload. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, perform effectively and produce results. Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with external and internal partners and work cooperatively in a team environment, including the ability to work with people under pressure, negotiate among multiple parties, resolve conflicts, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with various level personnel in governmental entities and program Develop complex, detailed implementation plans; develop products to support the implementation of evidence-based practices; develop materials for training and TA events; lead cross functional work groups; support contracts related to behavioral health services; develop statewide rules for behavioral health policy; ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders and professionals.

Responsibilities

Oversees the implementation and monitoring of peer and recovery-oriented programs and projects. Provides consultative support to contracted providers to ensure compliance with HHSC policies, procedures, and legal mandates. Conducts site visits and reviews program deliverables to assess performance and identify areas for improvement. Builds collaborative relationships with providers to support program success and sustainability. (35% of time)
Provides technical assistance and guidance to internal and external stakeholders on program requirements, contract expectations, and service delivery standards. Coordinates with fiscal and budget teams to assess the impact of legislative changes on program operations. Implements initiatives that support agency goals and enhance the effectiveness of peer services across the state. (25% of time)
Participates in cross-agency and HHS projects related to behavioral health. Reviews proposed federal and state statutes and regulations impacting peer services and provides consultation to ensure compliance. Develops briefing documents, issue papers, bill analyses, and memoranda for executive management review and decision-making. (20% of time)
Represents HHSC on advisory boards, councils, committees, and workgroups. Attends meetings and responds to legislative correspondence and requests, ensuring coordination with appropriate staff. Prepares updates and reports for legislative leadership and executive management. Promotes the integration of peer services into broader behavioral health systems through strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagement. (15% of time)
Other Duties as Assigned (5% of time)

Benefits

comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more

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