Recovery-Focused ACT Certified Peer Specialist (4-Day Week)

Mental Health Resources; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 Day Work Week

Language bonus

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mental Health Resources, Inc. is seeking an ACT Certified Peer Support Specialist to join the Hennepin County team in Minneapolis. The role focuses on rehabilitation, self-advocacy, and person-centered planning to promote recovery and wellness within the community.

Training and supervision are provided, with a strong emphasis on cultural and linguistic diversity. State-licensed peer specialists build relationships, support individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with the team to ensure

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with a primary diagnosis of mental illness and be a former consumer of mental health services.
• Must have completed the DHS-approved Certified Peer Specialist training and certification exam.
• Qualifies at the Mental Health Practitioner level per Minnesota Statute or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized service plans with each person to promote community living and independence.
• Monitor medication adherence and adjust plans in collaboration with the treatment team.
• Collaborate with family and significant others to support recovery goals.
• Advocate for rights, privacy, and understanding of complaint procedures.

Skills

Team collaboration

Peer support

Recovery education

Communication

Education

Certified Peer Specialist training

DHS-approved training

Job description

Mental Health Resources, Inc. is seeking an ACT Certified Peer Support Specialist to join the Hennepin County team in Minneapolis. The role focuses on rehabilitation, self-advocacy, and person-centered planning to promote recovery and wellness within the community.

Training and supervision are provided, with a strong emphasis on cultural and linguistic diversity. State-licensed peer specialists build relationships, support individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with the team to ensure