Peer Support Specialist I, II
Peer Support Specialist I: $16.71 per hour
Peer Support Specialist II: $17.56 per hour
About Us:
Livingston County Community Mental Health is a public mental health services Agency located in Howell, Michigan, between Detroit and Lansing. We are an organization joined by the shared vision to create a healthy and rewarding life in the community for everyone. Our team-based approach works to serve individuals with a wide array of needs in order to create individualized pathways to wellness, resilience, recovery, and self-determination. We believe that a diverse, and inclusive workforce makes us better for our community and our employees.
The Peer Support Specialists will look forward to:
- Meaningful and rewarding work.
- Opportunities to develop a broad range of clinical skills in working with adults,
- Regular and accessible clinical supervision
- A supportive team of colleagues with a variety of experience and expertise.
- A positive work environment that values diversity.
- Ability to take on special projects and/or interests.
- Opportunities for advancement
- Electronic health record - no paper charting
- Advanced training in evidence-based treatments such as:
- Dialectical Behavior Treatment (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Informed Treatment
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Adult/Youth Mental Health First Aid
- And many more!
Role:
This is a regular part-time (24 hours/week) position as peer support specialist for adults with substance use, mental health and chronic physical health needs. Under the guidance of the lead clinician, peer support specialist will provide health coaching including education and skill-building in all areas of health and wellness. Peer support specialist will assist consumers in accessing community resources and healthcare services, supports consumers in developing recovery plans and provides education on wellness and recovery from substance use, mental health and chronic health conditions. Peer support specialists will advocate for health needs, coordinate care with medical professionals, co-facilitate health groups and assist consumers in accessing community resources. Services are primarily provided to consumers in healthcare settings and in the community. Peer support specialist facilitates care coordination activities with mental health and medical providers as a part of a multidisciplinary team. Peer Support Specialists work under the supervision of the Mental Health Program Director and Program Coordinator.
Requirements to join us:
Candidates must be committed to our shared values and commitment to community care including clinical excellence, community inclusion, community benefit, innovation, integrated care and improvement. Our collaborative approach to treatment requires strong teaming skills. This is a dynamic, team-oriented position with great opportunities to grow.
Peer support specialist must have strong engagement skills and nonjudgmental approach. Peer support specialist must be comfortable in working in medical settings, advocating for medical needs and teaming with integrated health professionals. Experience in medical field is also desirable. Some evening hours may be required. A valid MI driver's license is required.
Job Specific Requirements:
Peer staff must have a high school diploma and experience as a primary consumer in recovery from mental health, substance use or co-occurring disorder. A valid MI driver's license is required.
Certified Peer Support II: must have completed Michigan training and obtained certification as a peer support specialist.