Outpatient Mental Health Peer Specialist

Helen Farabee Center; Vernon (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Helen Farabee Center in Vernon, TX seeks a Mental Health Peer Specialist II to deliver support services to individuals with severe mental illness in outpatient settings, following HHSC guidelines and center procedures. You will advocate for clients, provide recovery coaching, and facilitate individual and group sessions, modeling self-determination and hope.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, lived experience with mental health, MHPS certification within 18 months, a valid

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• Eligible for MHPS certification per State Authority guidelines.
• One year of successful treatment for a mental health issue and willingness to share lived experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver support services to individuals with severe mental illness in outpatient settings.
• Advocate for clients and provide recovery coaching and peer support.
• Facilitate individual and group sessions and model recovery and hope.
• Work with teams to support learning and community connection.

Skills

Peer support

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High School/GED

Tools

SmartCare

Word Processing

Database software

Computers

Job description

Helen Farabee Center in Vernon, TX seeks a Mental Health Peer Specialist II to deliver support services to individuals with severe mental illness in outpatient settings, following HHSC guidelines and center procedures. You will advocate for clients, provide recovery coaching, and facilitate individual and group sessions, modeling self-determination and hope.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, lived experience with mental health, MHPS certification within 18 months, a valid