Peer Support Specialist Level II - ACT

About the role

Range Mental Health Center is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) dedicated to increasing access to community-based mental health and substance use disorder services, advancing integration of behavioral health with physical health care, and improving utilization of evidence-based practices. The center offers 100% employer-provided clinical supervision at no cost to staff in therapy positions or roles requiring clinical licensure, including weekly supervision, weekly multidisciplinary team meetings, and monthly staff meetings.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and/or group peer support for clients in rehabilitation programs
• Complete documentation for peer support programs in a timely fashion
• Complete ARMHS paperwork, including treatment plans and functional assessments as assigned
• Assist clients in making progress on treatment plan goals
• Coordinate and refer services to maintain clients’ optimal level of functioning
• Act as an advocate for clients
• Assist clients in obtaining and maintaining benefits
• Provide crisis assistance as needed
• Support clients in developing stability, competencies, personal/emotional adjustments, and independent living and community skills
• Mentor new and Level I peer support specialists about non-clinical concerns
• Attend and actively participate in weekly peer support meetings
• Attend and actively participate in multidisciplinary employee meetings, minimum of once per month or as required
• Attend required individual supervision meetings
• Provide program transportation as needed
• Complete continuing education training of at least 30 hours every two years in mental health recovery, mental health rehabilitative services, and peer support
• Comply with all pertinent regulatory, statutory requirements, and RMHC policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• To be employed as a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Level II, an individual must meet all 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 Department of Human Services (4-year human service degree plus 2,000 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 illness
  • Have at least 4,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to persons with mental illness and an additional 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of peer services to persons with mental illness
• Be felony-free for at least one year, have no active order for protection, and pass the required background check
• Have one year of freedom from chemical use problems
• Demonstrate a philosophical approach consistent with Range Mental Health Center’s mission

Skills

• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good observation, rapid assessment, and crisis management skills
• Non-judgmental attitude toward persons with disabilities and cultural differences
• Ability to be flexible and to work as a team member
• Good understanding of the local and state mental health system
• Regular and reliable attendance

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• Ability to deal with significant daily stress
• Sufficient vision to utilize a computer monitor
• Sufficient hearing to accurately record or respond to another party in person, by phone, or in a group setting
• Ability to climb stairs
• Maintain an acceptable level of cleanliness and physical appearance
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must be able to maintain a Minnesota driver’s license and auto insurance

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Life insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Minnesota Parental Leave (MNPMFL)

Pay

$18.00 – $25.40 per hour (Pay Band 1)