Peer Specialist

Location: Greater MetroWest Area

Schedule: Monday-Friday (20-32 hours a week)

Pay rate: $20.00/hour

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k with company contribution
• Discounts of wide array of services/entertainment

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Additional Peer Support/Recovery Coach trainings and certifications highly preferred
• Must have lived experience with mental health, substance use conditions or family supporting a family member with behavioral health or substance use challenges, and be in recovery, if applicable. Preferred is a current or former recipient of behavioral health services
• Ability to use Electronic Health Record to document services
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in contemporary Windows operating systems and Windows office suits with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel
• Ability to learn new computer systems, experience working with data, and comfort and experience using mobile technologies
• Strongly prefer that candidate will have demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations
• High energy level, flexible, superior interpersonal skills, and ability to function in a multidisciplinary team atmosphere
• Strong ability to work independently
• MUST hold a valid driver's license. Must have access to a safe, operational and insurance vehicle and be willing to use it for work

The Peer Specialist is responsible for:

• Providing support with outreaching, engaging, and assisting enrollees in identifying their recovery goals and developing recovery plans
• Modeling recovery principles and practices within the BHCP team
• Providing linkages to recovery-oriented, peer support, self-help supports, community based mental health, substances use disorder and family support programs
• Provide assistance with navigating insurance and the healthcare system
• Providing support to individuals while they are in the hospital, detoxification programs, 24-hour and other levels of care, emergency departments, and out of home placements
• Providing assistance with solving problems directed related to recovery, including finding sober housing, making friends, finding new uses of spare time, and improving job or other life skills
• Assist with identifying and engaging Consumer Advisory Board members and support them in their participation
• Demonstrate a proactive commitment to maintaining effective communication with staff, enrollees, care team members, other collaterals, and other stakeholders and customers
• Promote strong working relationships and excellent customer service
• Actively participate in team meetings and supervisions
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner
• Ensure that individuals receiving services are treated with dignity and respect in accordance with BHPMW's Human Rights Policy
• Strictly adhere to HIPAA and confidentiality policies at all times, including when responding to inquiries for enrollee information

• Strong ability to work independently
• MUST hold a valid driver's license. Must have access to a safe, operational and insurance vehicle and be willing to use it for work

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Spectrum Health Systems is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or
applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability,sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

• Boston, MA, USA