Job description

Hegira Health, Inc. (HHI), a private non-profit corporation, is one of the largest freestanding behavioral healthcare agencies in the area. HHI, accredited by the Joint Commission and licensed by the State of Michigan, provides a broad array of mental health and substance abuse treatment and prevention services to individuals of all ages.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:30 - 5:00.

PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED
• Peer Support Specialist Certification issued by the State of Michigan
• History of treatment for serious mental illness
• Knowledge of community resources

PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST RESPONSIBILITES:

• Provide vocational assistance and/or support for consumers seeking educational and/or training opportunities related to finding a job.
• Provide housing assistance and/or support for consumers seeking to achieve independence by acquiring alternative housing.
• Provide supportive clinical treatment services and utilization assistance.
• Sharing stories of recovery and/or mental health advocacy.
• Assisting consumers in developing self-determination and empowerment skills through self-advocacy.
• Assisting consumers in person-centered goal planning.
• Assisting consumers to identify available urgent and non-urgent community resources.
• Assisting consumers with benefit/entitlement applications.
• Providing supportive services during crisis face-to-face and by telephone.
• Assisting consumers with Wellness/Recovery and/or Relapse Prevention planning.
• Assist consumers in obtaining services that suit individual recovery needs.
• Contribute to Treatment Plan and Treatment Plan Review(s).
• Initiate contact, by phone or in writing, to consumers within 24-hours of missed appointments.
• Provide on-site and or community-based services, based on assigned work site/program and or department.
• Report medication issues to primary therapist immediately.
• Provide outreach services as needed to program participants when they appear to disengage from mental health services.
• Maintain a working knowledge of community resources.
• Routinely inform consumers on caseload about community and natural supports and how to utilize these supports in the recovery process.
• Participate in community meetings as assigned.
• Participate in the integration of peer support services with other clinic services.
• Document services per HHI policy and procedure.
• Work effectively as a team member of Hegira Health, Inc.
• Attend clinic treatment plan meetings to contribute status and related coordination of service needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to shar your history of treatment for serious mental illness with clients?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Peer Support Specialist Certificate (Required)

Work Location: One location

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