Mental Health Peer Support Specialist (KRCC - Wolfe County Health & Wellness)

POSITION: Mental Health Peer Support Specialist


WORKSITE: Wolfe County Health and Wellness center

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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