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One Health Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist-Certified in Hardin, Montana
POSITION SUMMARY:
The peer support specialist is responsible for providing and coordinating warm handoffs and mentoring to patients or potential patient families who are expecting or have children up to age two (2), who are impacted by SUD (substance use disorder) and in need of behavioral health services. The Peer Support Specialist (PSS) also provides experience-based input to guide the implementation of the strategic plan for recruiting participating families to the Sacred Families Program according to the community’s unique needs. Clinical supervision of the PSS is provided by a licensed Behavioral Health Provider.
COMPENSATION: $18.31-$18.91 hr DOE
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time
BENEFITS: We offer a competitive compensation package that includes paid time off, nine paid holidays, discounted health care for employees and their family members, as well as health, dental, & vision insurance, disability insurance, health savings account, and matching retirement plan for all employees working at least 20 hours/week.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
ABOUT ONE HEALTH: With multiple clinic sites across Montana and Wyoming, One Health provides medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, and community and public health services to rural populations through an integrated approach to health care.
One Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certificates/Licenses:
Required
BLS Certification within 30 days of hire
State certification for Peer Supporters (can complete Peer Support 101 and start certification process within first 30 days of employment)
Valid driver’s license
Master Narcan Trainer Certification (can be obtained withing 60 days of hire)
Certified Trainer for Fatherhood is Sacred/Motherhood is Sacred (can be gained within 90 days of hire)
Phoenix Multisport Trauma Informed Group Facilitation Certification (can be obtained within 90 days of hire)
Experience:
Required
Lived experience with SUD
Minimum two (2) years in recovery
Preferred
Diverse culture
Competencies:
Discretion
Ethical conduct
Initiative
Interpersonal skills
Organizational skills
Personal effectiveness/credibility
Presentation skills
Self-reflective
Stress management/composure
Teamwork
Department
Behavioral Health
Employment Type
Full-Time
Compensation
$18.31-$18.91 hr DOE