Certified Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist

State of Montana; Deer Lodge (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Montana State Hospital for a Peer Support Specialist. This role provides peer-to-peer support to patients diagnosed with mental illness, grounded in recovery, and may lead peer groups or work as part of a team on unit and campus-based services.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma, Montana certification as a Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist, WRAP facilitator status, and basic

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of and experience applying principles of Peer Support.
• Competent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to actively listen and provide social support.
• Ability to facilitate peer groups and individual peer sessions.
• Ability to uphold professional boundaries.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback and implement suggested work performance.
• Ability to comply with policies, procedures, and state statutes.
• Ability to operate a personal computer to complete essential functions including word processing, internet, and email.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer-to-peer support to patients and promote wellness, independence, and recovery.
• Facilitate peer groups or contribute to unit and campus-based support services.

Skills

Peer support principles

Verbal and written communication

Active listening

Facilitate peer groups

Professional boundaries

Feedback and performance

Policy and compliance

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Certified Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist

WRAP facilitator

Tools

Word processing

Internet

Email

Job description

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Montana State Hospital for a Peer Support Specialist. This role provides peer-to-peer support to patients diagnosed with mental illness, grounded in recovery, and may lead peer groups or work as part of a team on unit and campus-based services.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma, Montana certification as a Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist, WRAP facilitator status, and basic