Peer Education Leader — Mental Health Skills & Support

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Paid time off accrual

Student loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD in Houston, TX is seeking a Peer Educator to support treatment teams by delivering medication training and peer-to-peer initiatives. You will help develop and sustain peer programs, lead education groups, and assist staff with training materials.

You will collaborate with clinicians to enhance care, ensure services meet regulatory guidelines, and provide psychosocial rehabilitation to people with severe mental illness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in human services or related field required.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Must be a Certified Peer Specialist or pursue CPS training within 8 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develops and coordinates peer group meetings and peer-to-peer discussions.
• Collaborates with trainers and clinical staff to integrate peer groups into care.
• Ensures services meet eligibility criteria and are authorized.
• Provides skills training and psychosocial rehabilitation to address mental illness symptoms.
• Responds to crises to reduce symptoms and prevent hospitalization.
• Assists consumers in accessing necessary care and services.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Time management

Self-directed

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor degree in human services

Advanced degree preferred

Certified Peer Specialist certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD in Houston, TX is seeking a Peer Educator to support treatment teams by delivering medication training and peer-to-peer initiatives. You will help develop and sustain peer programs, lead education groups, and assist staff with training materials.

You will collaborate with clinicians to enhance care, ensure services meet regulatory guidelines, and provide psychosocial rehabilitation to people with severe mental illness.