Mental Health Peer Support Specialist (KRCC - Breathitt Health & Wellness)

Kentucky River Community Care

Posted 11 days ago, valid for 19 days

Jackson, KY, US

Competitive

Full Time

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The position of Mental Health Peer Support Specialist is available at Breathitt County Health and Wellness as a regular full-time role.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and complete peer support training upon hire, as approved by the Department of Behavioral Health.
The job requires a self-identified individual with a history of mental illness who has received treatment and can use personal stories to support clients.
Key responsibilities include serving as a role model, encouraging client self-advocacy, and enhancing relationships with community partners.
The salary for this position is not specified, but candidates are expected to have relevant experience in mental health support.

POSITION: Mental Health Peer Support Specialist

WORKSITE: Breathitt County Health and Wellness

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Regular Full-Time

DEGREE: High School/GED peer support certification or complete peer support training upon hire approved by Department of Behavioral Health.

SPECIAL SKILLS: Be a self identified person with history of mental illness, who has received treatment.

JOB DUTIES:

Use relevant personal stories to teach through experience.
Serve as a role model for clients.
Encourage client voice and choice during development and implementation of treatment planning.
Support clients while receiving mental health services. Empower clients to be self-advocates.
Help clients enhance relationships with community partners.

Funding Source: meet requirements for 908KAR2:220; Medicaid

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