Mobile Crisis Mental Health Peer Specialist - Part-time
All are welcome! People of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply!
Pay
Salary Level I Base Salary: $17.91 - $20.74/hourly
Level II Base Salary (also meets criteria for a Mental Health Practitioner): $26.23 - $30.37/hourly
The expected compensation range for this position represents a good faith estimate and the specific compensation offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, experience, and/or FTE.
Benefits
- Eligible to accrue Sick and Safe Time
- Eligibility for limited benefits coverage
- Employee Assistance Program offering comprehensive support
- Exclusive perks including discounted concert tickets, home services, travel deals, and dining experiences
- Employer-matched 401(k) plan
About Us
Canvas Health's mission is to bring hope, healing, and recovery to people's lives. Our mental health and substance use disorder providers, clinicians, and staff bring their diverse lived experience to help inform and guide the care they provide to clients. We offer integrated programs and services providing coordinated care to people of all ages in their homes, the community, and in our clinics. We strive for excellence in clinical care as we serve those living with mental illness, substance use disorders, crisis, unstable housing, and trauma. Canvas Health is a non-profit, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) specializing in serving clients who are on Medicaid.
About the Role
This position provides Peer support services within the Mental Health Crisis Services to adult clients; offering support and hope to individuals with mental illness by sharing their story and helping them to discover their strengths. Certified peer specialists assist the people they serve by helping break down barriers to community resources and provide encouragement for involvement in community activities that support their goals and interests. This non-clinical position may also deal with supporting crisis calls and providing in-home peer support.
Schedule
Monday – Friday between the hours of 8am – 5pm for a total of 20 hours per week
Location
Fridley, MN
Qualifications
- Possess a high school diploma/GED or higher.
- Certification as a Mental Health Peer Specialist in the state of Minnesota or by Recovery Innovations.
- This position requires the use of a personal automobile for transportation for business-related travel. Must have the ability to maintain clean driving records, a current driver's license, and auto insurance coverage that meets the requirements set forth by Canvas Health insurance policy limits.