Lead Peer Support Specialist

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Title: Peer Support Specialist - Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Location: Manchester, NH 03101

Job Type: Full-time (40 hours/week)

*5k sign-on bonus for all clinical positions!! *

About Us:

Everyone deserves to feel healthy in both body and mind. Here at The Mental Health Center, we're committed to helping you understand mental illness and get on the road to recovery. Our programs and services aim to restore health and improve quality of life. We believe each staff member plays an integral role in fulfilling our mission to provide the highest quality of care possible. We know our employees are the key to our success and we currently have job opportunities available so YOU too can become part of our successful, energetic, and dedicated organization!

Job Description:

Work as part of an interdisciplinary team for clients with a variety of personality and mood disorders who primarily receive in-office treatment but could benefit from peer support 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. Promote self-efficacy and independence through providing supportive interventions as agreed upon collaboratively with the treatment team.

Requirements

In addition to patient care-centered responsibilities as assigned in their department, the Lead Peer will also be responsible for:

• Organizing and leading individual and group supervisions for peers
• Advising leadership on the proper use of peers and best practices for supporting peers in their role.
• Training staff and peers on roles and responsibilities of peers.
• Supporting peers with gaining and maintaining their NH credentials
• Being an advocate and champion for the peers at MHCGM.
• Supporting coordinators and directors in the hiring of new peers.
• Participate in statewide training, with a goal of becoming a local trainer
• Participation in committees as assigned to represent the peer perspective.

Qualifications:

• Must be certified as a Peer Specialist or Recovery Coach. Must be eligible for CRSW and Intentional Peer Support certification.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and automobile with liability insurance in the amount required by agency policy.

Experience:

At least two years' experience working as a peer specialist in a mental health center setting and/or substance misuse services is required.

Education:

A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.

Job type: Full-time

Skills and Competencies:

• Commitment to teamwork
• Self-Starter, Independent
• Time management and organizational skills are a must.
• Excellent communication ability with co-workers, staff, clients, and community partners.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Extended Illness Leave (EIL)
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Short- and Long-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for Medical and Dependent Care
• Flexible Work Options
• Performance Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company Discounts
• Employee Recognition Events
• Competitive Salaries

*Supervision towards Clinical Licensure

*Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Salary Description

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