Position title
PACT Peer Support Specialist
Description

The purpose of Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) Peer Support Specialist is to provide peer counseling and support services in the community as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to reduce hospitalizations, assist with the transition from the hospital to the community, and/or improve the quality of life for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness in accordance with the PACT Model.

Responsibilities

· Provides peer counseling services to maximize client choice, self-determination and decision making in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of treatment, rehabilitation and support services.

· Provides support services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness including but not limited to assistance with, personal hygiene, meeting nutritional needs, finding and maintaining safe/affordable housing, accessing reliable transportation, maintaining medication regimen, and accessing community services. · Participates as a member of a daily organization staffing for the purpose of clinical consultation, utilization review, documentation verification and an exchange of information regarding consumers.

· Performs shift management and provides on-call crisis intervention covering nighttime and weekend hours.

· Maintains all clinical records timely and appropriately, as required by agency and program policies, funding sources and accreditation authorities.

· Completes all required forms and maintains in a manner consistent with PACT requirements.

· Meet or exceeds the direct service productivity standard as established and reviewed by the PACT Director.

· Performs other duties as required and/or assigned by the PACT Director in accordance with DMH and LIFECORE standards.

Qualifications

· Must possess at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

· Must self-identify as a current or former consumer of mental health services with demonstrated minimum of six (6) months in self-directed recovery within the last year or self-identify as first-degree family member.

· Must successfully complete the DMH approved Certified Peer Specialist training and certification exam to become a Certified Peer Support Specialist upon hire.

· Must possess valid MS driver’s license with clean driving record

Job Benefits
  • PTO for personal needs and sick leave
  • Military leave
  • Health Savings Account
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • PERS Retirement
  • Ten Paid Holidays
  • Voluntary Supplemental Policies
  • ETC.
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Location
Date posted
June 7, 2024
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