Mental Health Peer Support Specialist (KRCC - Breathitt Health & Wellness)

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION : Mental Health Peer Support Specialist

WORKSITE : Breathitt County Health and Wellness

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 :

1. Use relevant personal stories to teach through experience.
2. Serve as a role model for clients.
3. Encourage client voice and choice during development and implementation of treatment planning.
4. Support clients while receiving mental health services. Empower clients to be self-advocates.
5. Help clients enhance relationships with community partners.

Funding Source : meet requirements for 908KAR2:220; Medicaid

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