Certified Peer Specialist

Id : 620929992 Ein_id : 569601 Job_title : CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST Address_line_1 : 253 8th Street NW Address_line_2 : Suite A Country : USA City : Elk River State : MN Zip : 55330 Base_pay_frequency : YEAR Job_categories-0 : CPS Id : 314567 Name : Part Time Job_preview : COMPENSATION Certified Peer Specialist: $16.50 - $19.80 (Commensurate with experience) Mental Health Practitioner: $19.05 - $22.87 (Commensurate with experience) BENEFITS WE OFFER - Paid Time Off - Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits program (Medical and Dental Insurance, HSA, FSA, Vision, Company Paid Employee Life Insurance, Voluntary Term Life, Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, & Optional Supplemental Insurance) - Wellness Benefits Program - 403(b) retirement plan with a 5.5% employer contribution - Employee referral program | $1,000 for full-time, $500 for part-time - Covid-19 vaccination is not required. WHAT SETS US APART We Develop Our Team : We provide an individual developmental experience beginning with our agency orientation and role specific onboarding program. We encourage team members to pursue educational and developmental opportunities through continuing education funds and on-site education programs. We Take Care of Our Team: We encourage work-life balance with a generous paid time off program and flexible schedules. Our comprehensive benefits plan offers resources for team members to maintain emotional, physical, and financial well-being. In addition, all CMMHC sites are approved for the National Loan Repayment Program to facilitate repayment of Federal Student Loans . We Support Each Other : Our mission is to foster healthy lives and thriving communities. We carry that mission through to our team in offering a supportive and collaborative work environment. Team members share consistent feedback in feeling supported professionally and personally by our leadership team. We Celebrate Each Other: We work hard to support our communities and encourage our progress along the way. We offer team building and employee recognition programs that energize and inspire our work individually and as a team. We Partner with Our Community : We offer dedicated volunteer time and encourage our team members to give back to causes they are passionate about. In addition, we offer volunteer opportunities through structured community partnerships. CMMHC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity of expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Job_description : WHY CMMHC? At Central Minnesota Mental Health Center, our team members are our strongest asset. We strive to attract and retain passionate people who want to live out our mission and make a difference in the communities we serve. We are motivated to provide a supportive and caring environment with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career development. We are privileged to offer services and employment opportunities at multiple sites within the four-county area. Central Minnesota Mental Health Center is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. CAREERS INSPIRED TO SUPPORT CMMHC has a rewarding opportunity to serve as a Full Time Certified Peer Specialist within our Elk River team. We truly exercise a people first mindset. We know that providing a caring and supportive environment for our clients begins and ends with our employees. We are looking for compassionate people to join our mission. We will offer a great place to work, collaborative team environment, and resources to support your personal and professional development. HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT The Certified Peer Specialist is responsible for providing peer support and group services for individuals who received services under the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic(CCBHC), and individuals in recovery for substance use disorders. - Assess, refer, and monitor progress towards achieving goals in the overall health of individuals and families - Provide one-on-one peer support, and groups, focused on behavior changes to improve qualify of life - Work with individuals and families to set personalized goals and support them in achieving those goals - Empower individuals and families with skills to engage in the management of both physical and mental health - Document interactions and interventions as directed Job_requirement : WHAT YOU’LL NEED - High School/GED required; Bachelors in a related field is preferred - Successful completion of the Department of Human Services approved Certified Peer Specialist training and certification exam - As applicable, completion of the DHS’s Certified Family Specialist and/or Certified Recovery Specialist training and certification exams - Clear DHS background study and sexual exploitations screening WHAT WILL SET YOU APART - The Mental Health Practitioner shall meet the qualifications defined in Minnesota Statute 245.462, subdivision 17. - Experience in wellness coaching - Experience in providing superior customer service