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

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 : 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 Texting Privacy Policy and Information: Message type: Informational; you will receive text messages regarding your application and potentially regarding interview scheduling. No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Message frequency will vary depending on the application process. Msg & data rates may apply. OPT out at any time by texting "Stop".