Top 3 Certified peer support specialist Jobs in San Marcos, Tx

Peer Support Specialist (Hays County MH Center)
Hill Country MHDD Centers —San Marcos, TX
- $17.30 an hour
- Full-time
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Peer Recovery Support Specialist (Hays County MH Center)
Hill Country MHDD Centers —San Marcos, TX
- $18.63 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- HIPAA
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Peer Recovery Support Specialist (Comal County MH Center)
Hill Country MHDD Centers —New Braunfels, TX
- $18.63 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Addiction Medicine
- HIPAA
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Peer Support Specialist (Hays County MH Center)

Hill Country MHDD Centers -
San Marcos, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$17.30 an hour

Benefits

401(a)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
403(b)
Life insurance
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Recovery peer support
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Driving

Full Job Description

Help us help others:

The Peer Support Specialist provides individual and group peer support services to individuals in need of behavioral health support. Supports include assistance with more effectively utilizing the service delivery system, understanding and coping with stressors, along with coaching and mentoring of the individuals served through peer support. The position provides recovery-oriented peer services as part of a multi-disciplinary team to individuals enrolled in Hill Country MHDD behavioral health services programs. Peer support services are designed to offer recovery-oriented behavioral health services to individuals, with a goal of restoring cognitive functioning, strengthening natural supports, stabilizing psychiatric symptoms, and developing a clear path to recovery. These services may be provided to a person or a group and are aimed at assisting in the creation of skills to promote long-term, sustainable recovery. This position assists the team and individual to maximize and enhance individuals' experience and choice, self-determination, and decision-making in the planning and coordination of services. This position is committed to meeting the individual where they are and providing services in the community, at the place of employment, and at home as appropriate. The Peer Specialist, by definition, is a person in recovery who will utilize his or her personal mental health recovery experience to instill a sense of hope and optimism for individuals facing mental health challenges. It is imperative that a Mental Health Peer Specialist (MHPS) be active and stable in their recovery. Must complete and pre-qualify as a Peer Specialist, as demonstrated in the completion of the self-assessment prior to being accepted for employment. Must pass and maintain certification requirements for MHPS Certification as outlined by internal and state-specified requirements.

You will get to:

Leadership:

Provide practical, real-world support in coping with life's day-to-day demands through modeling and coaching approaches to mental health recovery
Promote the value of self-help, peer support, and personal empowerment to foster recovery
Coach individuals in positive skill-building techniques for improved life management (e.g., problem solving, identifying and overcoming fears and negative self-talk)
Model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies
Organize, plan, and facilitate peer support groups
Effectively manage conflict, promote change and growth, and inspire the development of all individuals served
Look for growth opportunities in the system of care, and voice growth and development ideas to the supervisor to continuously improve services provided through peer support.
Manage a schedule to keep individuals served informed and updated on activities.
Attend work regularly in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.
Remain active and stable in one's own recovery to model and demonstrate progress toward mental health goals.

Program Operational Functions:

Interact positively and in cooperation with other members of the organization and team, including active participation in supervision activities, team meetings, continuing education, etc.
Maintain data tracking systems in an organized manner to comply with reporting and auditing requests in a timely fashion
Complete all documentation and reporting requirements thoroughly and on time

Work Behaviors:

Maintain comprehensive documentation that meets or exceeds Department of State Health Services (DSHS) standards and Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) standards
Utilize Collaborative Documentation, and 95% of all documentation is entered within 24 hours
Person Centered Recovery Planning/Treatment Plan is developed in collaboration with the treatment team/individual/family served, and any other person or provider requested by the individual /family within 10 days of admission
Coordinate discharge plans, track referrals, and provide follow-up on individuals who are released from the program
Comply with HIPAA and Protected Health Information (PHI)/Personally Identifiable Information (PII) policies/rules/laws/regulations to ensure confidentiality of all client information
Comply with all HCMHDDC policies and procedures, including the completion of all required training
Ensure timely communication within the department and with other departments and agencies via written correspondence, email, telephones, and other means to ensure project follow-through and completion
Value and respect every individual's recovery experience
Engage individuals in services in the progression of person-centered recovery goals/objectives
Provide face-to-face service hours to reach or exceed performance goals
Schedule one-to-one appointments. This may include home visits
Must be eager to promote the peer support program. This included engaging individuals in existing services or new to services into the peer support program; this may include introductory calls (cold calls), greeting individuals waiting for services (in waiting areas), presenting information in a public setting, etc.
Provide timely notice to individuals served, supervisor, clinic director, and other necessary team members on changes to group schedules, appointments, etc.
Maintain a staff kept appointment rate of 90% and a client missed appointment rate of 25% or below.
Responsible for documenting and entering missed appointments.
A valid driver's license and insurance are required, as routine driving and/or transportation is required.
A willingness to share your personal experience of mental health recovery is essential.
Develop meaningful, innovative, and impactful group engagement activities, based on the needs of the individuals of the group, with a "Whole Health" approach

You'll definitely need:

High School Diploma or GED
Have personal experience with mental health challenges and recovery, and demonstrate resilience and stability in your own journey.
Become certified as a Mental Health Peer Support Specialist after hire.
A valid Texas State Driver's License.
Current automobile insurance and the ability to travel.

We'll also want you to:

Perform other duties as required to meet program and departmental goals and objectives
Must become certified in PMAB, First Aid, and CPR within three months of employment and maintain certification without interruption thereafter.

We're excited to provide:

PPO health insurance plan with the option to add dependents.
PPO dental plan and vision insurance options for healthy teeth and eyes.
Employer-paid life insurance.
401(a) plan, employer matches your contributions dollar for dollar up to 8% of your salary. You are 100% vested after 3 years of service.
457/403(b) plan, employees are immediately eligible to contribute pre-tax earnings.
Generous paid time off for fun and vacations, and paid sick time for when you're under the weather.
An authentic and caring environment where folks care about each other and want to do good in the world.

We can pay you:

$17.30 per hour and benefits

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