The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (“The HARRIS CENTER”) is looking for a Peer Navigator to join our team the Peer Re-Entry. Supports the physician and all treatment team members in providing TIMA educational services to consumers. Support includes developing and maintaining peer programs, consumer lead group discussion meetings, and other consumer to consumer initiatives that build resiliency and develop and enhance consumer skills. Assists trainers in TIMA educational and instructional programs and supporting the clinical coordinators in all aspects of delivering the TIMA based services to clients. Position will be required to provide in-reach services into the jail. These services may include transporting consumer/patient from jail to placement location.
What you will do:
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Develops, coordinates and implements the provision of peer group meetings and consumer to consumer discussion groups that will enhance consumer's ability to better manage their needs.
- Makes use of TIMA education materials and is knowledgeable in their use.
- Works collaboratively with trainers and clinical staff to enhance the overall quality of clinical care and incorporate peer groups into the clinical care of the consumers.
- Provides communication to all staff on ongoing efforts to develop peer to peer programs and consumer led discussion groups, and coordinates access to these groups through all providers.
- Demonstrates professional conduct in all work behavior
- Complies with agency policies and procedures, accrediting/regulatory bodies and performance contract documentation requirements.
What qualifications you will need:
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Must have High School Diploma or GED.
- Must have Texas ID, Driver’s License preferred.
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Must be a Certified Peer Specialist / have equivalent certification or must take the Certified Peer Specialist training within 6 months of hiring.
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0-2 years of experience.
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Must self-identify as a user of Mental Health Services with no crisis services utilized within a year, and no hospitalization within a year. May consider one stay within a year if it was a short duration. Background check is required.
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Prefer past experience of being in a mental health crisis.
- Prefer experience of some homelessness.
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Basic understanding of mental illness, common signs and symptoms and the ability to identify difficulties coping in community settings.
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Familiar with having navigated the Mental Health System.
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Bi-lingual is a strong plus. Computer literate.
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Group affiliations a strong plus; i.e., NAMI, DBSA, AA, NA, etc.
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Strong communication, listening, and positive interpersonal skills.
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The ability to work collaboratively with others in a teamwork environment.
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Effective time management and organizational skills.
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Ability to coordinate well with others.
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Self-directed.
What we have to offer:
The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching – a testament to our investment in your long-term financial well-being. Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well-deserved breaks.
Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being.
Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.
What else you should know:
This posting is associated with position #9611
Shift: Monday - Friday, 10am to 7:00pm
This position is located at 1200 Baker St. Houston, TX 77002.
About us:
The HARRIS CENTER is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provided care to over 96,000 people in fiscal year 2023!
As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The HARRIS CENTER provides a full continuum of services at 86 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 40 different languages as well as sign language to better serve what is one of the most diverse and multi-cultural communities in the nation.
By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,500 employees, The Harris Center is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.
