Peer Support Specialist (Mobile Treatment Team)

Corsica River Mental Health Services Inc; Centreville (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Corsica River Mental Health Services Inc in Centreville, MD seeks a certified Peer Support Specialist to join the Mobile Treatment Team. You will role-model recovery, advocate for clients, and help develop life skills while coordinating with other providers.

The role requires a peer support certification, a high school diploma, a clean driving record, and a valid driver's license to support community-based services.

Qualifications

• Peer Support Specialist certification is required.
• Minimum Education: High School diploma and clean driving record.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability by the agency.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English well for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Build rapport with clients and provide supportive relationships.
• Assist with life skill development and recovery planning.
• Advocate for clients within the team and with service providers.
• Travel within the assigned area to provide community-based services.
• Document services according to policy and accreditation standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Mental health knowledge

Peer support experience

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Description

Here at Corsica River Mental Health Services, we pride ourselves on our abilities to provide compassionate care and support to clients living with behavioral health needs. Our mission is to provide caring, effective, and highly accessible assessment and treatment to all mid-shore residents. We envision that all clients served will realize their inherent resiliency to successfully cope with life's challenges. Client centered, solution-focused, & outcome-oriented are some of our many values, and we hire people who are ready to embody these qualities every single day.

We at CRMHS recognize the value that our Mobile Treatment team brings to the company. As the face of the company to most clients, the MTT Team gets the opportunity to build a strong client experience and lasting relationships. We are looking for an individual certified as a Peer Support Specialist to join our team. If you enjoy working as part of a team and are passionate about working to support others in recovery through role modeling and advocacy, this is the perfect position for you!

The Peer Support Specialist supports clients in their recovery through role modeling, advocating and assisting with life skill development, while working within the Mobile Treatment Team using evidence-based practices to assist clients' in achieving individual goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Build rapport with clients to facilitate effective supportive relationships.

Assist with teaching skills to support recovery and achievement of goals.

Model behaviors conducive to recovery and successful goal achievement.

Support and advocate for clients within the team and with other service providers.

Travel within the assigned area to provide community based services.

Meet agency productivity measure's specific to the position.

Assist clients to create a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP).

Document services delivered according to agency policy and regulatory and accreditation standards.

Assist clients to access resources, including medical care, providing needed support and follow-up documentation.

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Peer Support Specialist certification; Minimum Education: High School diploma; clean driving record.

SCHEDULE: Flexible to meet client needs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Interpersonal skill sufficient to successfully interact with clients, staff and other service providers.
• Knowledge and understanding of mental illness and the role of psychiatric rehabilitation.
• Experience in peer support, WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) is desired.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record to support insurability by the agency’s insurance carrier.
• Ability to safely provide transportation.
• Read, write, and speak English well enough to communicate with others and maintain documentation and perform other record keeping tasks in accordance with agency and accreditation standards.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification and/or ability to obtain.
• Pass the agency’s background check.
• Work related use of a vehicle carrying minimum of 100/300/50 liability insurance.