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Denton County MHMR Center employees are to be committed to fostering an open, inclusive, and supportive environment that welcomes and embraces diversity in all forms. Denton County MHMR Center defines diversity broadly to include race, ethnicity, abilities (mental/physical), gender, gender identity, immigrant status, language, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, age, and other groups.
Denton County MHMR Center employees are to strive to maintain a trauma sensitive workplace, to embrace trauma sensitive and informed practices, and to foster a supportive and welcoming environment of care.
Under direction of the Special Projects Coordinator and within federal, state and local guidelines performs routine (journey-level) human services support work. Work involves providing information to clients or assisting staff in the delivery of social services.
Contributes as a member of the Adult Mental Health Case Management Department in a peer support capacity to facilitate recovery and enhance wellness. Serves as a role model for recovery, for staff and consumers. Supports people using services to develop self-help skills. Provides practical support for people using services to access and utilize community support networks, such as transportation support, accompaniment, etc. Educates people about the range of available services in and beyond the agency. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Education, Training and Experience (including licensure and certification)
High School diploma or High School equivalency certificate. Received a minimum of one year mental health services.
In order to qualify for this position, you must be able to:
-Self-identify as a person who has direct personal experience living in recovery from mental health challenges.
-Have a primary diagnosis of a mental health condition or dual diagnosis, rather than just a substance abuse diagnosis, or have experienced emotional distress which significantly disrupted one's life.
-Have significant experience working on his/her own recovery and an ability to manage his/her own wellness. Have a desire to use her/his experiences to help others with their recovery.
-Be willing to publicly identify as a person living in recovery for the purpose of educating, role modeling, and providing hope to others about the reality of recovery.
REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE OR OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential Duties
Full Time
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
$36k-67k (estimate)
05/08/2024
05/11/2024
dentonmhmr.org
DENTON, TX
200 - 500
Private
WILLIAM DRYBREAD
$10M - $50M
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
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