Peer Mental Health Support Specialist (PMHSS)
I Am Boundless · Newark, OH · 2 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
The Peer Mental Health Support Specialist (PMHSS) is a non-clinical, Medicaid-reimbursable role within OhioRISE Care Coordination at I Am Boundless.
Responsibilities
- Utilize lived experience with mental health challenges (as an individual and/or caregiver) to provide structured, strengths-based, and recovery-oriented support to youth and families.
- Support mental health wellness through emotional regulation, coping skill development, and navigation of behavioral health services.
- Focus on services that are individualized, medically necessary, and directly tied to goals identified in the Individualized Care Plan (ICP).
- Work collaboratively with the Care Coordinator and other providers to support engagement and progress within the Child and Family Team (CFT).
Requirements
- Certified Peer Supporter (Adult or Family Peer) through the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, or ability to obtain certification within required timeframe.
- A high school diploma or GED required.
- Demonstrated lived experience with mental health challenges (individual and/or caregiver).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Qualifications
- Experience working with youth and families with behavioral health needs.
- Knowledge of OhioRISE and high-fidelity wraparound principles.
- Experience supporting individuals with emotional regulation and coping strategies.
Benefits
- Financial & Retirement: 401(k) Retirement Plan with 5% Employee Matching after Six Months of Employment—Immediately 100% Vested, Annual Increases, Paid Time Off 80 hours, Paid Time Off 8, Paid Holidays.
- Health & Wellness: Medical Insurance, Flexible Benefit Options Including Dental, Vision and Wellness Support, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Account (DCA), Life Insurance & Supplemental Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Professional Support Tuition Discount Opportunities with Schools like Capella University & Franklin University.
- Professional Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)—Counseling, Therapy, Finance, Legal, Discount Programs (Ex: Pet Insurance, Movie Tickets, Theme Parks, Costco Membership, etc.), Wellbeing Resources (Up to $50 off Health Insurance Premium Monthly).
Pay
Not specified.
Schedule
Not specified.