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Hamilton Center, Inc.
Hamilton Center, Inc. Provided Pay Range: $19.00/hr - $19.00/hr
Position Summary The CCBHC Peer Support Specialist must complete and verify completion of a state‑approved training program and pass the certification exam within six months of hire date. The CCBHC Certified Peer Support Specialist will provide case coordination, outreach, and advocacy services to individuals entering CCBHC. They will provide initial screening and referral services, assist with health screenings, develop coordinated treatment plans, and provide comprehensive tri‑service to children and adults including crisis services, outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment, immediate screenings, risk assessments, diagnoses, and care coordination with emergency rooms, law enforcement, and veteran groups. Under supervision the PSS provides peer support, consumer advocacy, and information, serves consumers in crisis, outpatient or inpatient settings, and performs tasks to help consumers regain control over their lives and recovery process, modeling competence in recovery and coping.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Assist Consumers in articulating personal goals for recovery
Assist Consumers in determining reasonable and holistic steps moving toward recovery
Assist Consumers in identifying barriers to recovery goals
Assist Consumers in identifying personal strengths in daily living and recovery skills
Observe and reinforce positive progress that Consumers make toward recovery goals
Teach problem‑solving skills
Teach Consumers to identify and combat negative self‑talk
Teach Consumers how to identify and overcome fears
Support the vocational choices Consumers make and assist them in overcoming job‑related anxieties and conflicts
Assist Consumers in building social skills by demonstrating and reinforcing proper conduct and respectful interaction
Attend treatment team meetings and medication appointments as requested to represent the needs and perspectives of the Consumer
Utilize his/her/their unique recovery experience to teach and role model the value of every individual's recovery experience
Maintain effective coping and self‑help techniques
Continue to develop professional skill by maintaining certification through required coursework
Attend relevant seminars, staff in‑service trainings whenever offered
Investigate community resources for appropriateness of services to Consumers
Maintain confidentiality of information
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with Consumers and avoid dual relationships within the community
Support treatment team objectives and strategies
Fulfill documentation requirements of employer accurately and within 24 hours of service end time
Use inclusive, culturally appropriate language and attitudes with all consumers and staff
Meet job expectations as specified in the Employee Handbook
Interact with Consumers, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to managers
Document information regarding Consumer care and behavior as required in policy and procedure
Administer, document, store, and remit Consumer’s drug oral/urine screens
Enter and retrieve data using computer or terminal
Maintain administrative files and records
Monitor to ensure maintenance of a clean, orderly, and safe environment: report needs for repair and maintenance to appropriate staff
Maintain open and regular communication with manager and other agencies involved in Consumer’s care
Notify staff and assist in responding to emergency situations
Conduct and assist with selected therapeutic activities assigned and document according to policy and procedure
OBHP qualified staff will be expected to participate in the required clinical supervision
Completion of HCI OBHP training modules within 90 days of hire or after transferring into an OBHP position
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements
Must be 18 years of age or older
Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED
Individual living in recovery with a mental health and/or substance use condition; and/or a family member of another person living with a mental health and/or substance use condition
Must be maintaining healthy recovery from mental illness and/or addiction for a minimum of one year
Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to meet written communication requirements
Must be able to complete and verify completion of state‑approved training program and passing score on certification exam within six months of hire date
Certificates, Licenses, Registration
Valid driver’s license in accordance with HCI Motor Vehicle Policy
Maintain current American Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification
Maintain current crisis prevention intervention (CPI) certification
Maintain current peer certification once obtained
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate in person or by telephone. The employee must be able to travel to client locations. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach, bend, and sit.
Work Environment
40+ hour work week
Overtime rate after 40 working hours
On‑call schedule in support of crisis
Nights and weekends periodically
Most of the work of the CCBHC Certified Peer Support Specialist is done out in the community and within the office setting with Consumers. Conditions such as safety, cleanliness and comfort vary widely.
Conditions of Employment
Completion of tuberculin screening no later than three days prior to first day of employment and annually thereafter
Completion of MMR, Varicella, influenza and coronavirus vaccine
Completion of a pre‑employment drug screening and completion of post‑employment drug or alcohol tests upon reasonable suspicion of use
Completion of Center‑wide orientation and ALL required paperwork prior to reporting for work
Demonstrated computer literacy through successful completion of pre‑employment testing may be required
Completion of HCI Commitment to Quality Training, Trauma Informed Care, and e‑learning
Successful completion of New Employee Department Checklist within 90 days of employment
Attendance at all mandatory staff development and training
Successful completion of a six‑month on‑the‑job orientation period
Participation in payroll electronic deposit
Adherence to Compliance Program Plan
Satisfactory reference and background investigation checks
Satisfactory completion of an Indiana Department of Child Services Criminal fingerprinting background, Indiana State Criminal History Check, Sex and Violent Offender Registry, Child Protection Services History and local law enforcement agency checks at the time of hire and every four years (or at contract renewal when applicable) for any employee that has direct contact on a regular and continuing basis DCS consumers
Complete Recovery Works Training
Successful completion of EMR orientation/training
Successful completion of Initial Competency Assessment within the first 30 days of employment
Successful completion of Mental Health First Aid
Successful completion of all drug screen procedures training from outside agency
Successful completion of Annual PES
Adherence to all policies, procedures, rules and regulations set forth by Hamilton Center, Inc.
Job descriptions are not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job. They are meant to be accurate reflections of the principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions about jobs.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other
Industries Mental Health Care
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CCBHC Peer Support Specialist
role at
Hamilton Center, Inc.
Hamilton Center, Inc. Provided Pay Range: $19.00/hr - $19.00/hr
Position Summary The CCBHC Peer Support Specialist must complete and verify completion of a state‑approved training program and pass the certification exam within six months of hire date. The CCBHC Certified Peer Support Specialist will provide case coordination, outreach, and advocacy services to individuals entering CCBHC. They will provide initial screening and referral services, assist with health screenings, develop coordinated treatment plans, and provide comprehensive tri‑service to children and adults including crisis services, outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment, immediate screenings, risk assessments, diagnoses, and care coordination with emergency rooms, law enforcement, and veteran groups. Under supervision the PSS provides peer support, consumer advocacy, and information, serves consumers in crisis, outpatient or inpatient settings, and performs tasks to help consumers regain control over their lives and recovery process, modeling competence in recovery and coping.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Assist Consumers in articulating personal goals for recovery
Assist Consumers in determining reasonable and holistic steps moving toward recovery
Assist Consumers in identifying barriers to recovery goals
Assist Consumers in identifying personal strengths in daily living and recovery skills
Observe and reinforce positive progress that Consumers make toward recovery goals
Teach problem‑solving skills
Teach Consumers to identify and combat negative self‑talk
Teach Consumers how to identify and overcome fears
Support the vocational choices Consumers make and assist them in overcoming job‑related anxieties and conflicts
Assist Consumers in building social skills by demonstrating and reinforcing proper conduct and respectful interaction
Attend treatment team meetings and medication appointments as requested to represent the needs and perspectives of the Consumer
Utilize his/her/their unique recovery experience to teach and role model the value of every individual's recovery experience
Maintain effective coping and self‑help techniques
Continue to develop professional skill by maintaining certification through required coursework
Attend relevant seminars, staff in‑service trainings whenever offered
Investigate community resources for appropriateness of services to Consumers
Maintain confidentiality of information
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with Consumers and avoid dual relationships within the community
Support treatment team objectives and strategies
Fulfill documentation requirements of employer accurately and within 24 hours of service end time
Use inclusive, culturally appropriate language and attitudes with all consumers and staff
Meet job expectations as specified in the Employee Handbook
Interact with Consumers, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to managers
Document information regarding Consumer care and behavior as required in policy and procedure
Administer, document, store, and remit Consumer’s drug oral/urine screens
Enter and retrieve data using computer or terminal
Maintain administrative files and records
Monitor to ensure maintenance of a clean, orderly, and safe environment: report needs for repair and maintenance to appropriate staff
Maintain open and regular communication with manager and other agencies involved in Consumer’s care
Notify staff and assist in responding to emergency situations
Conduct and assist with selected therapeutic activities assigned and document according to policy and procedure
OBHP qualified staff will be expected to participate in the required clinical supervision
Completion of HCI OBHP training modules within 90 days of hire or after transferring into an OBHP position
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements
Must be 18 years of age or older
Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED
Individual living in recovery with a mental health and/or substance use condition; and/or a family member of another person living with a mental health and/or substance use condition
Must be maintaining healthy recovery from mental illness and/or addiction for a minimum of one year
Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to meet written communication requirements
Must be able to complete and verify completion of state‑approved training program and passing score on certification exam within six months of hire date
Certificates, Licenses, Registration
Valid driver’s license in accordance with HCI Motor Vehicle Policy
Maintain current American Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification
Maintain current crisis prevention intervention (CPI) certification
Maintain current peer certification once obtained
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate in person or by telephone. The employee must be able to travel to client locations. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach, bend, and sit.
Work Environment
40+ hour work week
Overtime rate after 40 working hours
On‑call schedule in support of crisis
Nights and weekends periodically
Most of the work of the CCBHC Certified Peer Support Specialist is done out in the community and within the office setting with Consumers. Conditions such as safety, cleanliness and comfort vary widely.
Conditions of Employment
Completion of tuberculin screening no later than three days prior to first day of employment and annually thereafter
Completion of MMR, Varicella, influenza and coronavirus vaccine
Completion of a pre‑employment drug screening and completion of post‑employment drug or alcohol tests upon reasonable suspicion of use
Completion of Center‑wide orientation and ALL required paperwork prior to reporting for work
Demonstrated computer literacy through successful completion of pre‑employment testing may be required
Completion of HCI Commitment to Quality Training, Trauma Informed Care, and e‑learning
Successful completion of New Employee Department Checklist within 90 days of employment
Attendance at all mandatory staff development and training
Successful completion of a six‑month on‑the‑job orientation period
Participation in payroll electronic deposit
Adherence to Compliance Program Plan
Satisfactory reference and background investigation checks
Satisfactory completion of an Indiana Department of Child Services Criminal fingerprinting background, Indiana State Criminal History Check, Sex and Violent Offender Registry, Child Protection Services History and local law enforcement agency checks at the time of hire and every four years (or at contract renewal when applicable) for any employee that has direct contact on a regular and continuing basis DCS consumers
Complete Recovery Works Training
Successful completion of EMR orientation/training
Successful completion of Initial Competency Assessment within the first 30 days of employment
Successful completion of Mental Health First Aid
Successful completion of all drug screen procedures training from outside agency
Successful completion of Annual PES
Adherence to all policies, procedures, rules and regulations set forth by Hamilton Center, Inc.
Job descriptions are not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job. They are meant to be accurate reflections of the principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions about jobs.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other
Industries Mental Health Care
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