Recovery Advocate & Certified Peer Specialist

Sevita; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

SpringPath Mental Health Services, part of the Sevita family, seeks a Certified Peer Specialist to join the Intensive Residential Treatment Service team. This role supports individuals with mental health challenges in residence and the community, promoting self-determination and recovery.

Responsibilities include peer-recovery education, strengths assessment, helping set recovery goals, and coordinating with the care team.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• AA degree in Behavioral Sciences preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver's license and car insurance.
• Must complete Certified Peer Specialist training and exam.

Responsibilities

• Willingness to provide peer-recovery education.
• Assist peers with assessing their unique strengths and abilities.
• Help peers with identifying, developing, and working towards recovery goals.
• Assist peers with developing self-advocacy skills.
• Help peers identify and access appropriate professional resources.
• Provide education for team members regarding the recovery process.
• Assist in implementing and the development of individual treatment plans.
• Participates in care coordination meetings as needed.
• Serves as a link to community resources, teaches and models client self-advocacy and acts as a community liaison/educator.
• Reports significant/major incidents or accidents.
• Medication administration and documentation.
• Adheres to data privacy practices/HIPAA.
• Assists in discharge planning.
• Demonstrates professional competency in the documentation of treatment services.
• Provides objective verbal and written critical incident analysis.
• Documents essential activities related to licensure, welfare, and safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Peer recovery education

Strengths assessment

Recovery goals

Self-advocacy coaching

Community resources

Education

GED or high school diploma

Associate of Arts in Behavioral Sciences

Tools

Driver's license

Car insurance

Job description

SpringPath Mental Health Services, part of the Sevita family, seeks a Certified Peer Specialist to join the Intensive Residential Treatment Service team. This role supports individuals with mental health challenges in residence and the community, promoting self-determination and recovery.

Responsibilities include peer-recovery education, strengths assessment, helping set recovery goals, and coordinating with the care team.