Siskiyou County, California
Behavioral Health Services Peer Specialist I/II
Siskiyou County, California, Yreka, California, United States, 96097
Behavioral Health Services Peer Specialist I
Under direct supervision, the incumbent will be responsible for development and on‑going provision of peer recovery and support services including monitoring, informing, supporting, assisting and empowering consumers and family members/caregivers who directly or indirectly receive behavioral health services; developing and coordinating activities, programs and resources which directly support consumers and family members/caregivers in achieving wellness and recovery‑oriented goals; facilitating peer‑to‑peer assistance as a part of a multi‑disciplinary team; conducting outreach to consumers, family members/caregivers and the community; and acting in a liaison role between consumers, family members/caregivers and community service providers. Peer Specialists do not provide social work, counseling, or psychotherapy. This classification is a for‑cause, non‑exempt position.
Responsibilities
Provides peer recovery and support assistance and mentoring to promote client engagement in supportive networks, natural supports, and activities within and outside the behavioral health system.
Assesses the unique challenges faced by each client; assists clients in successfully setting and meeting their recovery goals.
Uses effective listening and motivational interviewing techniques to engage clients in goal setting to promote successful change.
Serves as a mentor/role model demonstrating competency in recovery, effective coping skills and self‑help strategies.
Performs after‑hours mobile crisis interventions and evaluations as a member of the mobile crisis response team.
Provides encouragement, motivation and support to clients seeking to establish or strengthen their recovery.
Develops effective working relationships with agencies and organizations to advocate for client and family/caregiver empowerment.
Provides outreach to clients and community members to link them to services and help overcome barriers to participation in behavioral health services.
Assists clients in building or maintaining personal support networks and in developing social skills needed to maintain positive interpersonal relationships.
Assists in facilitating peer self‑help/recovery groups for clients, family members, and caregivers.
Attends and participates in special events, conferences, workshops and trainings.
Assists in organizing training activities and with providing educational materials on behavioral health recovery for community groups, behavioral health clients, family members, and staff.
Recommends and makes referrals to appropriate programs and/or services.
Transports clients to and from appointments as appropriate.
Performs basic typing and computer tasks, including documentation in Behavioral Health’s electronic health record.
Documents all activities as required.
Completes all required staff trainings as assigned.
Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.
Facilitates peer self‑help/recovery groups for consumers, family members, and caregivers.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation of interventions and activities.
Accesses, utilizes and maintains electronic records and files, including electronic health record.
Knowledge of
Behavioral health issues within the targeted population groups;
Principles of mental health and substance use recovery and strength‑based approaches to peer support;
Familiarity with community resources and service agencies, including both private and other public agencies, social and economic problems which call for the use of public and private county services.
Desired Skills
Plan, organize, coordinate and manage tasks as assigned;
Communicate orally and in writing on a variety of issues;
Develop and maintain harmonious relationships with employees, public officials, community groups, other agencies and the general public.
Special Requirements High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Possession of a current valid driver's license is required for this position. Possession of or ability to obtain, certification as a Peer Specialist by an approved CalMHSA certifying organization within six (6) months of employment. After initial certification, Peer Specialist certification must be renewed every two (2) years.
Typical Physical Requirements Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye‑hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.
Typical Working Conditions Work is performed in office, clinic, jail, hospital, or community environments; work is performed with individuals who are chronically and persistently mentally ill, substance‑abusing individuals, homeless, children and adolescents, and the elderly and who may exhibit unstable and potentially violent behavior; continuous contact with other staff and the public.
Behavioral Health Services Peer Specialist II Under direct supervision, the incumbent will be responsible for development and on‑going provision of peer recovery and support services including monitoring, informing, supporting, assisting and empowering consumers and family members/caregivers who directly or indirectly receive behavioral health services; developing and coordinating activities, programs and resources which directly support consumers and family members/caregivers in achieving wellness and recovery‑oriented goals; facilitating peer‑to‑peer assistance as a part of a multi‑disciplinary team; conducting outreach to consumers, family members/caregivers and the community; and acting in a liaison role between consumers, family members/caregivers and community service providers. Peer Specialists do not provide social work, counseling, or psychotherapy. This classification is a for‑cause, non‑exempt position.
Responsibilities
Provides peer recovery and support assistance and mentoring to promote client engagement in supportive networks, natural supports, and activities within and outside the behavioral health system.
Assesses the unique challenges faced by each client; assists clients in successfully setting and meeting their recovery goals.
Uses effective listening and motivational interviewing techniques to engage clients in goal setting to promote successful change.
Serves as a mentor/role model demonstrating competency in recovery, effective coping skills and self‑help strategies.
Performs after‑hours mobile crisis interventions and evaluations as a member of the mobile crisis response team.
Provides encouragement, motivation and support to clients seeking to establish or strengthen their recovery.
Develops effective working relationships with agencies and organizations to advocate for client and family/caregiver empowerment.
Provides outreach to clients and community members to link them to services and help overcome barriers to participation in behavioral health services.
Assists clients in building or maintaining personal support networks and in developing social skills needed to maintain positive interpersonal relationships.
Assists in facilitating peer self‑help/recovery groups for clients, family members, and caregivers.
Attends and participates in special events, conferences, workshops and trainings.
Assists in organizing training activities and with providing educational materials on behavioral health recovery for community groups, behavioral health clients, family members, and staff.
Recommends and makes referrals to appropriate programs and/or services.
Transports clients to and from appointments as appropriate.
Performs basic typing and computer tasks, including documentation in Behavioral Health’s electronic health record.
Documents all activities as required.
Completes all required staff trainings as assigned.
Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.
Facilitates peer self‑help/recovery groups for consumers, family members, and caregivers.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation of interventions and activities.
Accesses, utilizes and maintains electronic records and files, including electronic health record.
Knowledge of
Behavioral health issues within the targeted population groups;
Principles of mental health and substance use recovery and strength‑based approaches to peer support;
Familiarity with community resources and service agencies, including both private and other public agencies, social and economic problems which call for the use of public and private county services.
Desired Skills
Plan, organize, coordinate and manage tasks as assigned;
Communicate orally and in writing on a variety of issues;
Develop and maintain harmonious relationships with employees, public officials, community groups, other agencies and the general public.
Special Requirements High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Possession of a current valid driver's license is required for this position. Possession of Peer Specialist Certification. Certification must be renewed every two (2) years.
The State of California currently requires Certified Peer Specialists to:
Complete the certification requirements as identified and receive certification prior to providing services as a Medi‑Cal Peer Specialist.
Be 18 years of age or older.
Provide a government‑issued identification with a photograph, such as a driver’s license, identification card, or passport.
Possess a high school diploma, equivalent degree or higher. Submission of educational transcripts is required.
Self‑identify as an individual with lived experience.
Be willing to share their experiences as a person with lived experience.
Have a strong dedication to recovery.
Agree, in writing, to adhere to the California Department of Health Care Services Code of Ethics for Medi‑Cal Peer Specialists. Training must be obtained from a CalMHSA approved training program.
Successfully passed the state‑approved Medi‑Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification exam.
Typical Physical Requirements Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye‑hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.
Typical Working Conditions Work is performed in office, clinic, jail, hospital, or community environments; work is performed with individuals who are chronically and persistently mentally ill, substance‑abusing individuals, homeless, children and adolescents, and the elderly and who may exhibit unstable and potentially violent behavior; continuous contact with other staff and the public.
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Responsibilities
Provides peer recovery and support assistance and mentoring to promote client engagement in supportive networks, natural supports, and activities within and outside the behavioral health system.
Assesses the unique challenges faced by each client; assists clients in successfully setting and meeting their recovery goals.
Uses effective listening and motivational interviewing techniques to engage clients in goal setting to promote successful change.
Serves as a mentor/role model demonstrating competency in recovery, effective coping skills and self‑help strategies.
Performs after‑hours mobile crisis interventions and evaluations as a member of the mobile crisis response team.
Provides encouragement, motivation and support to clients seeking to establish or strengthen their recovery.
Develops effective working relationships with agencies and organizations to advocate for client and family/caregiver empowerment.
Provides outreach to clients and community members to link them to services and help overcome barriers to participation in behavioral health services.
Assists clients in building or maintaining personal support networks and in developing social skills needed to maintain positive interpersonal relationships.
Assists in facilitating peer self‑help/recovery groups for clients, family members, and caregivers.
Attends and participates in special events, conferences, workshops and trainings.
Assists in organizing training activities and with providing educational materials on behavioral health recovery for community groups, behavioral health clients, family members, and staff.
Recommends and makes referrals to appropriate programs and/or services.
Transports clients to and from appointments as appropriate.
Performs basic typing and computer tasks, including documentation in Behavioral Health’s electronic health record.
Documents all activities as required.
Completes all required staff trainings as assigned.
Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.
Facilitates peer self‑help/recovery groups for consumers, family members, and caregivers.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation of interventions and activities.
Accesses, utilizes and maintains electronic records and files, including electronic health record.
Knowledge of
Behavioral health issues within the targeted population groups;
Principles of mental health and substance use recovery and strength‑based approaches to peer support;
Familiarity with community resources and service agencies, including both private and other public agencies, social and economic problems which call for the use of public and private county services.
Desired Skills
Plan, organize, coordinate and manage tasks as assigned;
Communicate orally and in writing on a variety of issues;
Develop and maintain harmonious relationships with employees, public officials, community groups, other agencies and the general public.
Special Requirements High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Possession of a current valid driver's license is required for this position. Possession of or ability to obtain, certification as a Peer Specialist by an approved CalMHSA certifying organization within six (6) months of employment. After initial certification, Peer Specialist certification must be renewed every two (2) years.
Typical Physical Requirements Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye‑hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.
Typical Working Conditions Work is performed in office, clinic, jail, hospital, or community environments; work is performed with individuals who are chronically and persistently mentally ill, substance‑abusing individuals, homeless, children and adolescents, and the elderly and who may exhibit unstable and potentially violent behavior; continuous contact with other staff and the public.
Behavioral Health Services Peer Specialist II Under direct supervision, the incumbent will be responsible for development and on‑going provision of peer recovery and support services including monitoring, informing, supporting, assisting and empowering consumers and family members/caregivers who directly or indirectly receive behavioral health services; developing and coordinating activities, programs and resources which directly support consumers and family members/caregivers in achieving wellness and recovery‑oriented goals; facilitating peer‑to‑peer assistance as a part of a multi‑disciplinary team; conducting outreach to consumers, family members/caregivers and the community; and acting in a liaison role between consumers, family members/caregivers and community service providers. Peer Specialists do not provide social work, counseling, or psychotherapy. This classification is a for‑cause, non‑exempt position.
Responsibilities
Provides peer recovery and support assistance and mentoring to promote client engagement in supportive networks, natural supports, and activities within and outside the behavioral health system.
Assesses the unique challenges faced by each client; assists clients in successfully setting and meeting their recovery goals.
Uses effective listening and motivational interviewing techniques to engage clients in goal setting to promote successful change.
Serves as a mentor/role model demonstrating competency in recovery, effective coping skills and self‑help strategies.
Performs after‑hours mobile crisis interventions and evaluations as a member of the mobile crisis response team.
Provides encouragement, motivation and support to clients seeking to establish or strengthen their recovery.
Develops effective working relationships with agencies and organizations to advocate for client and family/caregiver empowerment.
Provides outreach to clients and community members to link them to services and help overcome barriers to participation in behavioral health services.
Assists clients in building or maintaining personal support networks and in developing social skills needed to maintain positive interpersonal relationships.
Assists in facilitating peer self‑help/recovery groups for clients, family members, and caregivers.
Attends and participates in special events, conferences, workshops and trainings.
Assists in organizing training activities and with providing educational materials on behavioral health recovery for community groups, behavioral health clients, family members, and staff.
Recommends and makes referrals to appropriate programs and/or services.
Transports clients to and from appointments as appropriate.
Performs basic typing and computer tasks, including documentation in Behavioral Health’s electronic health record.
Documents all activities as required.
Completes all required staff trainings as assigned.
Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.
Facilitates peer self‑help/recovery groups for consumers, family members, and caregivers.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation of interventions and activities.
Accesses, utilizes and maintains electronic records and files, including electronic health record.
Knowledge of
Behavioral health issues within the targeted population groups;
Principles of mental health and substance use recovery and strength‑based approaches to peer support;
Familiarity with community resources and service agencies, including both private and other public agencies, social and economic problems which call for the use of public and private county services.
Desired Skills
Plan, organize, coordinate and manage tasks as assigned;
Communicate orally and in writing on a variety of issues;
Develop and maintain harmonious relationships with employees, public officials, community groups, other agencies and the general public.
Special Requirements High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Possession of a current valid driver's license is required for this position. Possession of Peer Specialist Certification. Certification must be renewed every two (2) years.
The State of California currently requires Certified Peer Specialists to:
Complete the certification requirements as identified and receive certification prior to providing services as a Medi‑Cal Peer Specialist.
Be 18 years of age or older.
Provide a government‑issued identification with a photograph, such as a driver’s license, identification card, or passport.
Possess a high school diploma, equivalent degree or higher. Submission of educational transcripts is required.
Self‑identify as an individual with lived experience.
Be willing to share their experiences as a person with lived experience.
Have a strong dedication to recovery.
Agree, in writing, to adhere to the California Department of Health Care Services Code of Ethics for Medi‑Cal Peer Specialists. Training must be obtained from a CalMHSA approved training program.
Successfully passed the state‑approved Medi‑Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification exam.
Typical Physical Requirements Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye‑hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.
Typical Working Conditions Work is performed in office, clinic, jail, hospital, or community environments; work is performed with individuals who are chronically and persistently mentally ill, substance‑abusing individuals, homeless, children and adolescents, and the elderly and who may exhibit unstable and potentially violent behavior; continuous contact with other staff and the public.
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