CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER: ST. CLOUD

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Continuing education fundsand on-site-

Comprehensive benefits program (Med 

403(b) retirement plan with a 5.5% 

Job summary

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center in Saint Cloud is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist Behavioral Health Practitioner to provide individual peer support and group services for individuals with serious mental illness and recovery from substance use disorders in the St. Cloud area.

The role focuses on peer-led wellness coaching, recovery-oriented services under the CCBHC framework, and collaboration with providers to enhance physical and mental health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Peer Specialist Certification or enrollment in Peer Certification Training.
• 4,000 hours working with mental health, developmental disabilities, or chemical dependency diagnosis (can be part- time over several years or 2 years full time).
• Holds a bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or related fields and completes a practicum or internship or employment that requires direct interaction with adults or children served (2,000 hours).
• Holds a master’s degree or another graduate degree in behavioral sciences or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Work with providers, staff, and community towards improving both physical and mental health for individuals and families.
• Assess, refer, and monitor progress towards achieving goals in the overall health of individuals and families.
• Provide one-on-one peer support, and groups, focused on behavior changes to improve quality of life.
• Empower individuals with skills to engage in the management of both physical and mental health.
• Document interactions and interventions as directed.
• Follow all mandated reporter guidelines and always review suspicious concerns with supervisor.

Skills

Peer support

Wellness coaching

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Peer Specialist Certification or enrolled in Peer Certification Training

Mental Health Practitioner status per Minnesota Statute

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or related fields

Master’s degree or another graduate degree in behavioral sciences

Job description

• Location 1321 13th Street North,Saint Cloud, MN, 56303,United States
• Job Category CPS
• Employee Type Full Time

COMPENSATION

• Commensurate with experience

SCHEDULE

• Full- Time, Monday – Friday, day hours, 40 hours a week

OPPORTUNITY

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center (CMMHC) is seeking a proven leader to serve as theCertified Peer Specialist Behavioral Health Practitioner to work in St. Cloud (Stearns, Benton, Sherburne & Wright County) area. This position is responsible for providing individual peer support and group services for individuals with serious mental illnesses and individuals in recovery for substance use disorders, who receive services under the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC).

WHAT IS PEER SUPPORT?

Non-clinical specialists provide support and hope to individuals by sharing their stories and serving as role models for wellness by offering the perspective of similar significant life experiences.
Certified Peer Specialists have the lived experience of someone with a mental or chemical illness and, from that viewpoint, help you discover your strengths and develop your own recovery goals. The specialist's personal story and path to recovery provide tools, skills, and information to share with those going through similar struggles.
CMMHC’s Peer Specialists have lived experience with mental illness and/or substance use share stories about healing and recovery and offer hope to others.Clients must participate in another internal or external mental health service to utilize Peer Support Services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with providers, staff, and community towards improving both physical and mental health for individuals and families.
• Assess, refer, and monitor progress towards achieving goals in the overall health of individuals and families.
• Provide one-on-one peer support, and groups, focused on behavior changes to improve quality of life.
• Empower individuals with skills to engage in the management of both physical and mental health.
• Document interactions and interventions as directed.
• Follow all mandated reporter guidelines and always review suspicious concerns with supervisor.

Requirements

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• HS Diploma or GED
• Peer Specialist Certification or enrolled in Peer Certification Training
• Mental Health Practitioner status per the Minnesota Statue
  Qualify as a Mental Health Practitioner (MHP)
  4,000 hours working with those with mental health, developmental disabilities, or chemical dependency diagnosis: which can be part- time over several years or 2 years full time.
• Or
  Holds a bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or related fields and completes a practicum or internship or employment that (1) requires direct interaction with adults or children served, and (2) is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields (2,000 hours).
• Or
  Holds a master’s degree or another graduate degree in behavioral sciences or related fields.

• Experience in wellness coaching.
• Demonstrated experience in providing superior customer service.
• Clear DHS background study.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.

WHAT WILL SET YOU APART

• Bachelors in related field.

WHY CMMHC?

For more than 60 years, CMMHC has provided comprehensive mental and chemical health services to residents of Benton, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright Counties. Our employees are our greatest asset. We are looking for compassionate people who want to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families struggling with mental and chemical health issues. We offer a great place to work, collaborative team environment, and resources to support your personal and professional development.

BENEFITS WE OFFER

• Paid Time Off
• Continuing education fundsand on-site education programs
• Comprehensive benefits program (Medical and Dental Insurance, HSA, FSA, Vision, Company Paid Employee Life Insurance, Voluntary Term Life, Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, & Optional Supplemental Insurance)
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 5.5% employer contribution

WHAT SETS US APART

We Develop Our Team : We provide individual developmental experience beginning with our agency orientation and role specific onboarding program. We encourage team members to pursue educational and developmental opportunities through continuing education funds and on-site education programs.

We Take Care of Our Team: We encourage work-life balance with a generous paid time off program and flexible schedules. Our comprehensive benefits plan offers resources for team members to maintain emotional, physical, and financial well-being. In addition, all CMMHC sites are approved for the National Loan Repayment Program to facilitate repayment of Federal Student Loans.

We Support Each Other: Our mission is to foster healthy lives and thriving communities. We carry that mission through to our team in offering a supportive and collaborative work environment. Team members share consistent feedback in feeling supported professionally and personally by our leadership team.

We Celebrate Each Other: We work hard to support our communities and encourage our progress along the way. We offer team building and employee recognition programs that energize and inspire our work individually and as a team.

We Partner with Our Community: We offer dedicated volunteer time and encourage our team members to give back to causes they are passionate about. In addition, we offer volunteer opportunities through structured community partnerships.

CMMHC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity of expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.