Peer Support Specialist
Full-time/ Non-exempt/ Kalispell
Position Overview:
Peer Specialist provides community-based peer support services that are designed to promote the recovery, empowerment, and community integration of individuals who have severe and chronic behavioral health challenges. Will facilitate opportunities for individuals receiving service to direct their own recovery and advocacy process, by teaching and supporting individuals. Promoting the knowledge of available service options and choices of natural resources in the community and help facilitate the development of a sense of wellness and self-worth
Job Duties:
1.Works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to help clients to develop a personal recovery plan and identify opportunities to provide support as clients work to achieve their recovery goals
2.Must self-identify as a client of mental health and/or substance abuse recovery

• Must have a personal recovery experience for mental health and/or substance use.
• Must be in recovery for 2 years.
• Without incarceration, hospitalization, or inpatient admission exceeding 72 hours.

3.Listens and encourages clients to talk about their lives, struggles and goals
4.Must manage a client caseload with 80 billable hours /month for full time and 40 billable hours/month for part time to support wellness recovery through direct service care
5.Promotes client self-determination and decision-making
6. Coaches and supports clients who are developing the necessary skills for integration into the community
7. Advocates for clients working in recovery that are developing life skills and building confidence to attain goals
8. Interacts with referral contacts within the community
9. Links clients to resources identified within the wellness recovery plan
10.Models competency in recovery and maintaining ongoing wellness
11. Liaison with other members of the treatment team to develop an effective support system for the client
12. Monitors and supports client through regular interactions and peer support.
13. Report concerns, records progress notes on clients; incidents and calls to multidisciplinary team.
14. Assumes responsibility for the workload assigned, working independently and cooperatively with the team
15. Maintains records, reports and statistics necessary for program functioning and in accordance with Center policies
16. Must pass Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist (BHPSS) certification 1 month from start date.
17. Must participate in peer support training consisting of one week of 40 hours of initial training, any additional provided and requested by the MRWH.
18. Clinical supervision requirement of 1 hour required for every 20 hours worked.
19. Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, Internet)
20. Must have a Montana valid driver's license, personal vehicle and current vehicle insurance, travel required.
21. May participate with Crisis Response Team calls.
Minimum Qualifications:
Successful completion of high school diploma or GED and Associates degree in Human Services or related field is required. Personal mental illness is required. Must have some knowledge and experience of severe mental illness and treatment and its impact on client/survivors and their families. Must self-identify as a client of mental health and/or substance abuse. Must have a personal recovery experience for mental health and/or substance use. Must be in recovery for 2 years. Without incarceration, hospitalization, or inpatient admission exceeding 72 hours.
Must have a Montana valid driver's license, personal vehicle, and current vehicle insurance. Travel required. 24/7 availability required. Must have excellent computer skills.
$1,000 Sign on Bonus!!
Hourly Wage: $15.00 DOE
Benefits:

• 401K Matching Contributions
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Birthday
• Pet Insurance

All Positions at Many Rivers Whole Health must pass Background Checks, Urinalysis Testing, and Motor Vehicle Record.
About Us:
Since 1976, we have been dedicated to 14 counties in Montana and seek to serve a variety of both individuals and groups in all settings. We define resilience as the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress - such as family and relationship problems, serious health problems, or workplace, school place and financial stressors - alongside those of chronic, severe disabling behavioral health conditions. with an integrated team of specialists and a personal approach to wellness. Today, we are focused on becoming Montana's healthcare provider of choice.
We are committed to recruiting qualified employees, continually striving for advancement, and above all, working as a team to meet the health needs of clients living in our 14 counties. Our vision is to be the healthcare provider of choice for clients and employer of choice for employees and providers. We will achieve this vision by committing to a culture of integrity, safety, evidence based exceptional care, compassionate customer service, and great work environment.
Our Mission:
Many Rivers Whole 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.
Our Values:
Ambassador of Many Rivers, Own it, Individuals Matter, Create Joy, Embrace Change, Show Up. Step In.
About Kalispell:
Kalispell is the heart of the Flathead Valley, located in the northwestern part of Montana, less than an hour away from the natural beauty of Glacier National Park. Kalispell is home to tons of natural beauty, such as Lone Pine State Park, Herron Park, and the Flathead National Forest. Flathead Lake is a 200-square-mile freshwater lake great for water sports enthusiasts, surrounded by the Mission and Swan Mountain ranges. Around town, Kalispell boasts a wealth of museums, live music, theater, and other cultural activities. If you are interested in being a part of a dynamic, impactful team, in a family friendly community, Kalispell and Many Rivers Whole Health is an excellent choice for you. We would love to hear from you and discuss this opportunity.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Many Rivers Whole Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.