MH Adult Peer Provider

Salary Range: $13.00 To $14.15 Hourly

About the role

This is a full-time (40 hours a week) position that provides a variable level of support to consumers with mental health issues in an integrated Psychosocial Rehab treatment team structure. This includes assistance in accessing medical, social, educational, or other appropriate support services, as well as linkage to more intensive services if needed.

This position is responsible for carrying a caseload for providing Skills Training and Psychosocial Rehabilitative services within Levels of Care 1-3 of the Texas Resilience and Recovery model of treatment. The role requires intervention and frequent in-person, long-term contact with individuals, families, and service providers.

Responsibilities

• Identify problem/need areas and work under pressure in a professional manner
• Complete thorough documentation as required
• Locate and utilize a variety of community resources to meet individual needs
• Assist in negotiating and advocating for consumers with external service entities
• Develop positive relationships with each consumer
• Assess the consumer's living environment and provide spontaneous assistance as needs arise
• Provide rehabilitative services addressing daily and independent living skills, including:
  • Problem-solving
  • Accessing services and community resources
  • Obtaining and maintaining safe, affordable housing
  • Effective communication
  • Appropriate socialization
  • Developing a natural support system
• Provide medication training and support services based on Patient and Family Education curricula, as well as Illness Management and Recovery curricula
• Use a private vehicle for job duties and responsibilities
• Maintain monthly performance targets

Duties are performed under the supervision of the Mental Health Program Administrator and under the direct clinical supervision of a LPHA, with some latitude for independent judgment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or a high school equivalence certificate issued in accordance with the law of the issuing state
• Preferred: Peer Certification
• Must have 2 years of recovery/sobriety
• Must have at least one cumulative year of receiving mental health services from or through the department
• Preferred work or volunteer experience or expertise in one or more of the following areas: employment acquisition, housing, budgeting, community resource acquisition, etc., and the ability to communicate that knowledge to others
• Must possess a current Texas driver's license and qualify for Center coverage
• Driving is an essential function; must maintain an acceptable driving record/insurability while employed
• Must have an insured personal vehicle to be used for Center duties/responsibilities
• Must demonstrate competency in the provision and documentation of Medicaid MH rehabilitative services

Schedule

Hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm, flexible.

Benefits

Benefits are available. Eligible for a one- and two-year increase, depending on satisfactory performance.