Peer Support Specialist
About the Organization
Founded in 1960, The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester (MHCGM) is the largest outpatient mental health facility in the state of NH and serves over 11,000 children and adults each year. As a private non-profit organization, that employs nearly 500, its mission is to empower individuals to achieve recovery by offering a comprehensive, and integrated system of care. The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester has been recognized for its evidence-based services, programs, and treatment options which are available for all age groups. MHCGM has earned the Best in the 603 status for three consecutive years as the Gold Level Mental Health Clinic, while also repeatedly earning the title of Best Non-profit organization in the 603 as well.
About the Job
PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST - Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team
PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST - Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team
Position Summary: Work as part of an interdisciplinary team for clients who require community-based services. Use your own life experience to engage individuals in crisis, assist individuals with engaging in services and supports, and develop an individualized recovery plan. Play an advocacy role, provide transportation, and promote self-care, illness self-management, and wellness and recovery. Includes documentation and team meeting participation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Daily responsibilities include the ability to work as part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team that utilizes a range of evidence-based treatment modalities to help individuals with co-occurring, severe, and persistent mental illness and substance use disorders work towards their treatment goals. This position requires a desire to provide peer support services in the community as this position does require regular home visits and outreach.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Use your own life experience to engage individuals in crisis, assist individuals with engaging in services and supports, and develop an individualized recovery plan
- Play an advocacy role, provide transportation, and promote self-care, illness self-management, and wellness and recovery.
- Includes documentation and team meeting participation
- The position requires a high level of professionalism and ethical behavior. Must be sensitive to diverse cultures and languages and foster the teamwork ethic
- Communicate effectively with peers, managers, and support staff.
- Maintain all documentation that is required in a complete and timely manner and comply with all HIPAA requirements.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must have organizational, written, and verbal skills.
- Basic computer experience.
- Successful candidates will be organized self-starters who enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
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Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications: Must possess a current, valid driver's license, vehicle, and automobile insurance in the minimum amounts required by the agency.
Education: Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience: Experience working as a peer specialist in a mental health center setting and/or substance misuse services is highly recommended.
Licensure/Certification: Must be certified as a Peer Specialist or Recovery Coach, and eligible for CRSW and Intentional Peer Support certificates.
Job Type: Full-time, IN PERSON
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