Peer Navigator - IMPACT

Community Mental Health Affiliates Inc; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Wellbeing days off

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee EAP

Job summary

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. seeks a Peer Navigator for the IMPACT program in New Britain, CT.

You will provide outreach and support to clients with behavioral health and substance use disorders, drawing on lived recovery experience to empower individuals toward recovery goals. The role involves coordinating with emergency and treatment facilities, facilitating groups, and helping clients access wrap-around services.

Qualifications

• Self-motivation to work independently or in a team.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Establishes trusting relationships with clients and families.
• Responds calmly to emergency and crisis situations.
• Knowledge of external resources to support client success.
• Maintains confidentiality of client information per CMHA policy.
• Sensitivity to diverse client backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach and ongoing support to potential and current clients.
• Share personal recovery experience to inspire and empower clients.
• Facilitate client support groups and recovery-oriented activities.
• Build recovery-focused rapport and connect clients to wrap-around services.
• Collaborate with care team on engagement and treatment recommendations.
• Maintain timely documentation per CMHA policies.

Skills

Self-motivation

Team player

Rapport-building

Crisis response

Resource knowledge

Confidentiality

Diversity awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Recovery Coach certification (CCAR) / Recovery University

Job description

Why CMHA?Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) is a private non-profit treatment provider headquartered in New Britain, with seven locations throughout the city and in Waterbury. We partner with clients and the community to promote recovery from mental illness and substance use, treating more than 7,500 adults and children each year. CMHA is Connecticut’s first fully Joint Commission accredited Behavioral Health Home and is a SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). Visit cmhacc.org to learn more.Internal mobility and career pathing is a focus at CMHA with many employees growing from individual contributors to leaders.CMHA is looking to hire a Peer Navigator for our IMPACT program. This position will be located at 233 Main St, New Britain, CT. Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.Compensation Range: The salary range for this position starts at $18.00 per hour.Compensation for each position is determined not only by years of relevant experience, education, and skills, but also by maintaining internal pay equity. CMHA also takes into consideration our benefits and paid time-off package to provide a well-rounded and competitive approach to the applicant’s overall compensation.Summary: The Peer Navigator provides initial and ongoing outreach and support to potential and current clients. They support, teach, advocate and empower individuals with behavioral health and Substance use disorders; which includes developing person centered recovery goals. Liaison with local emergency rooms, detox centers and treatment facilities. They engage in traditional and recovery oriented systems navigation, coordination of services, skill building and eliminating any barriers to care. The goal is to empower and educate clients to rediscover their ability to pursue and achieve a higher quality of life that allows them to prosper in the community.Essential Responsibilities and Target Outcomes:•Shares relevant personal recovery experience to provide hope and empowerment to encourage and facilitate change within clients using individual and group modalities including 12 step groups.•Facilitates client support groups.•Create recovery oriented rapport with individuals with mental health or co-occurring disorders and connects them to wrap around services.•Actively participates in community meetings to advocate for client and to ensure the provision of integrated care.•Coaches and provides supervision/direction with daily challenges such as personal hygiene, nutrition, housekeeping, personal budget and household management.•Collaborates with care team on client engagement and treatment recommendations.•Provides encouragement and recovery knowledge to family members/natural supports.•Carries a caseload based on program need•Ensures timely documentation is maintained in accordance with CMHA policies and procedures•Performs other related duties as assigned.Education: High School Diploma or G.E.DCredentials and Licenses: Graduate of Recovery University or Certification by CCAR as a Recovery Coach required. Valid DMV license is preferred.Experience: Successful related work experience, preferably a minimum of 1-2 years.Competencies: Behavioral Skill Sets:•Self-motivated to work independently or as a team member in delivery of the best possible care to clients engaged in treatment.•Thrives in a fast paced environment serving clients and their families.•Establishes trusting relationships with clients and their families.•Responds calmly to emergency and crisis situations with clients and their environments•Knowledgeable of external resources available to enhance the success of clients and families.•Maintains the security and confidentiality of client information and records consistent with professional and CMHA codes of ethics•Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to all types of issues related to client diversity.We care about our employees by offering benefits that strike a harmonious work-life balance. We also care about your future. CMHA offers:•Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance packages•403(b)-retirement savings plan with CMHA matching starting after 1 year of service•11 observed holidays•3 Wellbeing days off on a Friday throughout the year to extend a long weekend•2 CHMA/Personal days to use throughout the calendar year•Up to 24 days of PTO that increases with years of service•Paid agency closure between Christmas and New Year’s (except 24/7 programs) *must be approved annually•Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability•A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers counseling, coaching, and wellness resources for staff as well as members of their household•Higher education tuition discounts at participating schools through the Alliance’s academic partnerships•Free ongoing professional development opportunities and continuous access to Continuing Education Units (CEUs), featuring comprehensive training in Evidence-Based Practices, such as EMDR, DBT, and CBT.•Employee discounts for shopping, the New Britain YMCA, travel, and entertainment•Free employee subscriptions to the Wellable app•Annual Company Picnic•CMHA-sponsored Loan Reimbursement Program and Scholarship ProgramFree Student Loan Wellness for eligible employees and their family members access to:•Student loan consolidation and refinancing•Loan payoff projection dashboard•Coaching and support via chat, email, and phone•College cost calculator•College financial planning•3 NHSC-approved sites for federal student loan repaymentPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Enhancement for eligible employees' access to:•Automated Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) form management for past and present employers•Automated reminders for annual (PSLF) recertifications to help you stay on track•Resources and ongoing communications that make PSLF understandable•The opportunity to receive the national average of $72,000.00 in forgivenessCommunity Mental Health Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer except in the case of a bon fide occupation qualification or as otherwise permitted or required by law, does not discriminate of the basis of race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical condition including by not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familiar status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.Any individual needing assistance in completing an online application should contact CMHA's Human Resources Department at [e-mail].