**Outpatient Peer Support Specialist**

Nov 22, 2021

Full-time, Non-Exempt, Helena

**Duties:** Works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to help consumers to develop a personal recovery plan and identify opportunities to provide support as clients work to achieve their recovery goals. Promotes client self-determination and decision-making. Coaches and supports clients who are developing the necessary 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. Monitors and supports client through peer support and reports progress or concerns to the treatment team. May participate with Crisis Response Team calls.

**Minimum Qualifications:** Must self-identify as a client of mental health and/or substance abuse. Must have some knowledge and experience of severe mental illness and treatment and its impact on consumer/survivors and their families. Must pass Peer Support Specialist (BHPSS) certification within 2 years of hire. Must have a Montana valid drivers license, personal vehicle, and current vehicle insurance. Travel required. 24/7 availability required. Must have excellent computer skills.

**$1,000 sign on bonus!!**

**EOE**

**Mission**: The Center for Mental Health partners with people and communities to serve the whole person body, mind, spirit by providing wellness expertise in mental health and substance abuse services.

**Vision:** Partnering to Improve Lives

**Beliefs/Values**: Ambassador of the Center, Own it, Individuals Matter, Create Joy, Embrace Change, Show Up. Step In.