Peer Support Specialist Level II - ACT

Peer Support Specialist Level II - ACTRange Mental Health Center Remote Worker Virginia, MNDescriptionJob Title: Peer Support Specialist Level II - ACT

Job Classification: Non-Exempt

Supervisor: Program Supervisor CSP

Location: Offsite

Status: Full-time or Part-time

Pay Band/Wage Range: $18.00 - $25.40 (Pay Band 1) BOE

Benefits: Including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Life, 401k, PTO, MNPMFL

About Our Workplace:

Range Mental Health Center is proud to be a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). The goals of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics program in MN are to 1) increase access to community-based mental health and substance use disorder services (particularly to under-served communities), 2) advance integration of behavioral health with physical health care, and 3) improve utilization of evidence-based practices on a more consistent basis.

As part of our commitment to supporting employees in their professional development, we offer 100% employer provided clinical supervision at no cost to staff in therapy positions or any role requiring clinical licensure. This includes weekly supervision in accordance with all licensing board requirements. Our structure also includes weekly multidisciplinary team meetings and monthly staff meetings. This reflects our broader philosophy of integrated treatment coordination and robust clinical support. Join a team where collaboration, professional development, and integrated care are built into the way we work, every single week.

Job Summary:

The Peer Support Specialist utilizes personal experiences to collaborate with, coach and challenge clients to view their life situations as an opportunity for growth and change within each individual’s recovery. The incumbent provides highly individualized services in the community, promoting individual self-determination and decision-making to individuals with Mental Health or Substance Abuse issues.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Provide individual and/or group peer support for the people we serve in rehabilitation programsComplete documentation for peer support program in timely fashionComplete ARMHS paperwork, such as: treatment plans, functional assessments as assigned. Assist the people we serve in making progress on treatment plan goalsCoordinate and refer services as needed for the people we serve to maintain their optimal level of functioningAct as an advocate for the people we serveAssist the people we serve in obtaining and maintaining their benefits Provide crisis assistance as neededSupport, assist, enable the people we serve to develop and enhance stability, competencies, personal/emotional adjustments and independent living and community skillsMentor new and level I peer support specialists about non-clinical concernsAttend and actively participate in weekly peer support meetingAttend and actively participate in multidisciplinary employee meetings, minimum of 1time per month or as requiredAttend required individual supervision meetingsProvide program transportation as neededComplete continuing education training of at least 30 hours every two years in areas of mental health recovery, mental health rehabilitative services and peer supportComply with all pertinent regulatory and statutory requirements, and all RMHC policiesOther duties as assignedRequired Skills/Abilities:

Reliable transportation to and from workGood verbal and written communication skillsGood observation, rapid assessment, and crisis management skillsNon-judgmental attitude toward persons with disabilities/cultural differencesAbility to be flexible and to work as a team memberGood understanding of local and state mental health systemRegular and reliable attendance is a requirement to this positionEducation and Experience:

To be employed as a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Level II, an individual must meet all the qualifications of a Certified Peer Specialist Level I and meet one or more of the following:

Qualify as a Mental Health Practitioner as defined by the Minnesota Dept of Human Services. (4-year human service degree plus 2000 hours supervised mental health experience, or a Master’s degree in Human Services, or 4,000 hours supervised mental health experience)Have at least 6,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of peer services to persons with mental illnessHave at least 4000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to persons with mental illness and an additional 2000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of peer services to persons with mental illnessBe felony free for at least one year, have no active order for protections, and pass the required background checkOne year freedom of chemical usage problemsPhilosophical approach consistent with Range Mental Health Center’s missionPhysical Requirements:

Ability to lift 25 poundsAbility to deal with significant daily stressSufficient vision to utilize a computer monitorSufficient hearing to accurately record or respond to another party both in person, by phone, or in a group settingAbility to climb stairsMaintain an acceptable level of cleanliness and physical appearanceMust be 21 years of age. Must be able to maintain a Minnesota driver's license and auto insurance

EOE/AA