Recovery Peer Support Coach

Many-Rivers-Whole-Health; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Many Rivers Whole Health in Helena, MT is seeking a part-time, non-exempt Clinical Support role within the Behavioral Health Group Home to assist clients in developing personal recovery plans and skills for community integration.

The position requires personal recovery experience, 1–2 years in mental health services, and certification within 1 month of hire. A Montana driver's license and willingness to travel are needed.

Qualifications

• GED or Highschool Diploma required.
• 1-2 years’ experience in dealing with mental illness issues and related mental health services.
• Must have a personal recovery experience for mental health and/or substance use.
• Must be in recovery for 2 years.
• Without incarceration, hospitalization, or inpatient admission exceeding 72 hours in the last 2 years.
• Must have some knowledge and experience of severe mental illness and treatment, and its impact on consumer/survivors and their families.
• Computer skills an asset.
• Must obtain Certification within 1 month of hired date.

Responsibilities

• Works as part of a multi‑disciplinary team to help clients to develop a personal recovery plan.
• Focus of duties is only for the clients at the Behavioral Health Group Home (BHGH).
• Listens and encourages clients to talk about their lives, struggles and goals.
• Must manage a client caseload of all the BHGH clients.
• Promotes client self‑determination and decision‑making.
• Coaches and supports clients who are developing skills for integration into the community.
• Advocates for clients working in recovery that are developing life skills and building confidence to attain goals.
• Interacts with referral contacts within the community.
• Links clients to resources identified within the wellness recovery plan.
• Models competency in recovery and maintaining ongoing wellness.
• Liaison with other members of the treatment team to develop an effective support system for the client.
• Monitors and supports client through regular interactions and peer support.
• Report concerns, records progress notes on clients; incidents and calls to multidisciplinary team.
• Assumes responsibility for the workload assigned, working independently and cooperatively with the team.
• Maintains records, reports and statistics necessary for program functioning and in accordance with Many Rivers policies
• Must pass Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist (BHPSS) certification within one (1) months of employment
• Must participate in peer support training consisting of one week of 40 hours of initial training, any additional provided and requested by Many Rivers, and 20 CEU’s over subsequent years
• Clinical supervision requirement of 1 hour required for every 20 hours worked
• Must have a Montana valid driver’s license, personal vehicle and current vehicle insurance, travel required.
• Attends in‑service trainings per management such as CPR, MANDT, etc.

Skills

Computer skills

Personal recovery experience

Education

GED or Highschool Diploma

Certification within 1 month of hire date

Job description

Many Rivers Whole Health in Helena, MT is seeking a part-time, non-exempt Clinical Support role within the Behavioral Health Group Home to assist clients in developing personal recovery plans and skills for community integration.

The position requires personal recovery experience, 1–2 years in mental health services, and certification within 1 month of hire. A Montana driver's license and willingness to travel are needed.