ACT Certified Peer Specialist (4-Day Week Option)

Mental Health Resources, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week option

Language proficiency bonus

LICSW supervision hours

Health insurance

Job summary

Mental Health Resources, Inc. is seeking an ACT Certified Peer Specialist to join the Hennepin County ACT team in Minneapolis. The role centers on recovery-oriented services, individualized planning, and community integration.

Your work will emphasize self-advocacy, self-direction, and strengths-based education. The position offers a 4-day work week option and pays $22.56–$28.65 per hour, with potential language-proficiency bonuses and ongoing supervision for licensure progress, supporting a

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old and a current or former consumer of mental health services.
• Must have successfully completed DHS-approved Certified Peer Specialist training and certification exam.
• One of the following: 6000 hours supervised peer services OR 4000 hours plus 2000 hours of additional supervision.
• Licensure pathways available for LICSW, LCSW, LPC or LPCC.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with each person to develop an individualized plan of services (IPLT) supporting independent living.
• Monitor and support medication adherence plans and update the team on progress.
• Educate and involve family members and significant others in recovery processes.
• Advocate for patient rights and privacy, explaining complaint procedures.
• Promote dignity, respect, and culturally sensitive care in all interactions.
• Provide coaching to individuals and families to support recovery and wellness.

Skills

Peer support

Recovery focus

Team collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Certified Peer Specialist training & certification

Minnesota DHS-approved licensure track

6000+ hours supervised peer services

LICSW/LCSW/LPC/LPCC licensure pathway

Job description

Mental Health Resources, Inc. is seeking an ACT Certified Peer Specialist to join the Hennepin County ACT team in Minneapolis. The role centers on recovery-oriented services, individualized planning, and community integration.

Your work will emphasize self-advocacy, self-direction, and strengths-based education. The position offers a 4-day work week option and pays $22.56–$28.65 per hour, with potential language-proficiency bonuses and ongoing supervision for licensure progress, supporting a