Peer Support Specialist will meet with patients who are in the NAVIGATE & New Directions First Episode Psychosis Programs. These patients are ages 15-40 who are newly diagnosed with a Psychosis related Diagnosis. The PSS for this team will work collaboratively with the NAVIGATE team with attending weekly team meetings in an effort to assist with engaging the patient in services and meeting their therapy goals. They will meet with the patients in the clinic, in the community and in their homes when providing the PSS services. The PSS for this team will follow the NAVIGATE treatment model when working with patients.
State Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and relevant human services or social services experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required experience. 
Agency (DMH) Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma or GED equivalent and be a current or former consumer of mental health services, plus have one year participation in local or national consumer movement or demonstrable recovery expertise.  
***Candidates must be in recovery. They must be Certified Peer Support Specialist in the state of South Carolina. Certification is obtained through SC Share. *** 
Note: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position. The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex – including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
 
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
 
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.