Certified Peer Specialist - Armhs

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Certified Peer Specialist - ARMHS

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is seeking a full-time Certified Peer Specialist to join our Integrated ARMHS team. This team provides direct mental health services that are rehabilitative and enables the recipient to develop enhanced psychiatric stability, social competencies, personal and emotional adjustment, community, and independent living skills when these abilities are impaired by symptoms of mental illness. This is executed by exercising a person-centered approach to client support and services.

People Incorporated Integrated ARMHS team provides Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services to individuals receiving services from People Incorporated Outpatient Mental Health Clinics, Targeted Case Management teams, and outreach teams. The Integrated ARMHS team additionally provides Transition to Community Living Services to individuals residing in People Incorporated IRTS programs. The ARMHS team emphasizes integrated care as part of our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) which is designed to ensure access to comprehensive behavioral health care

Schedule: Full-Time Monday-Friday,Daytime hours, hybrid role with flexible schedule

Locations: Ames Crossing : 3000 Ames Crossing Rd Suite 600, Eagan, MN 55121

Hiring Range: $20.00 - $21.37 Hourly depending on qualifications and work experience, plus $1000 hiring bonus

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is the largest nonprofit mental health provider in Minnesota. For over 50 years, we have been a leading community partner, transforming the health of our communities through innovative solutions.

Main Job Duties:

• Provide quality program services to the individuals served in a professional manner. Complete required documentation according to program standards and timelines.

• Provide peer support to those dealing with substance use and/or mental health symptoms.

• Provide guidance, encouragement, education and skill-building around wellness planning, crisis planning, and self-advocacy to support the clients' recovery goals.

• Provide services that help clients identify their strengths and to use their strengths to reach their treatment goals and identify and overcome barriers to participate in community resources.

• Provide peer support to those experiencing mental health symptoms and/or a history of chemical dependency.

People Incorporated is opposed to violence and offensive behavior in the workplace. Clients participating in our programs, however, may be experiencing anxiety, mental illness, physical illness, frustration and helplessness in their daily lives which occasionally results in inappropriate verbal and physical expressions of anger, threats or violence towards employees, visitors or others. Training is available to staff on physical and psychological crisis intervention and prevention. Employees may be exposed to physical or verbal abuse and are expected to be able to serve angry and disgruntled clients with patience and courtesy.

Requirements

Education and Experience: Certified Peer Specialist I

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Have a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

• Have a primary diagnosis of mental illness

• Is a current or former consumer of mental health services

• Demonstrate leadership and advocacy skills, and have a strong dedication to recovery.

• Must be free of chemical use problems for at least one year immediately proceeding their hiring and must sign a statement attesting to that fact, if applicable.

Required qualifications: Certified Peer Specialist II

• High school diploma and:
• 4,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to people with Mental Illness, Developmental disabilities, ID or TBI
• 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to people with Mental Illness, DD, ID or TBI, requiring clinical supervision from a mental health professional once a week until 4,000 hours of experience is met

OR

• Has completed 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in behavioral science or a related field

• Has proof of a practicum or internship that requires direct interaction with adults or children served and is focused on behavioral sciences or related field

• Has 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to people with Mental Illness, DD, ID or TBI

OR

• Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science or related field
• proof of a practicum or internship that requires direct interaction with adults or children served and is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields;

Certifications/Licenses:

• Current DHS certification as a Certified Peer Specialist OR the ability to provide proof of certification within 30days of hire.

Benefits:

• Accrue up to 4 weeks of PTO, plus company-designated holidays and floating holidays

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% employer-match

• Multiple health and dental insurance plan choices available

• Lifestyle Benefit - choice between company contribution to health savings account, student loan repayment assistance, or flex time

• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance & Life Insurance

• Free access to People Incorporated's Training Institute, offering free CEUs and a wide array of learning and education opportunities

• Eligibility for state and federal loan forgiveness programs

People Incorporated is committed to improving the wellness of our clients, staff, and the communities that we serve by providing a tobacco-free environment.

People Incorporated is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

People Incorporated values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.