Job Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated Mental Health Certified Peer Specialist to join our team. As a Certified Mental Health Peer Specialist, you will provide support and guidance to individuals facing mental health challenges by sharing your own lived experiences and offering encouragement.
Responsibilities:
- Utilize crisis intervention techniques to assist individuals in managing mental health crises
- Provide mentorship and support to clients in developing coping skills and self-advocacy
- Conduct motivational interviewing sessions to encourage positive behavioral changes
- Collaborate with social workers and behavioral health professionals to create holistic care plans
- Deliver mental health counseling services in a compassionate and empathetic manner
Requirements:
- Certification as a Mental Health Peer Specialist
- Proficiency in crisis management and intervention techniques
- Experience in mentoring individuals with mental health challenges
- Knowledge of motivational interviewing principles
- Understanding of social work practices within the mental health field
- Strong grasp of behavioral health concepts and interventions
- Ability to navigate mental health systems effectively
Join our team as a Certified Mental Health Peer Specialist to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- Mental Health Certified Peer Support: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Certified Mental Health Peer Support Certificate (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Saint Paul, MN 55113