Sedgwick County
CCBHC Certified Peer Specialist - COMCARE
Sedgwick County, Wichita, Kansas, United States, 67202
CCBHC Certified Peer Specialist - COMCARE
Provide goal-directed, medically necessary peer support services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness, as a member of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team to assist them to remain in the least restrictive environment. Service Provision Peer Support Services: Peer Support using identified and accepted methods to remediate symptoms of mental illness and/or improve emotional and functional well-being, while meeting the expectations of the CCBHC ACT model. Help patients regain the ability to make independent choices and to take a proactive role in treatment. Share "lived experience" and model successful behavior and strategies. Provide transportation in personal passenger vehicle to support patient attendance in medical appointments and other therapeutic goal-related activities to include development of community resources, employment or education access, social or patient-run activities and related supports. Peer Support Group Facilitation: Peer Support will make sure that groups are self-contained and goal directed to assist consumers in minimizing or resolving the effects of mental and emotional impairments. Peer Support will make sure that group facilitation is conducted with a recovery focus and using strategies for effective facilitation. Documentation: Complete progress notes in accordance with COMCARE and CCBHC guidelines which meet requirements for medical necessity, goal-directed treatment and patient response to treatment within prescribed timelines. Complete Notes for Record, Precautions statements and authorizations for release of records as required and/or recommended. Enters no show and cancellations for accuracy and completeness of medical record. Enter AIMS data as needed. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Must self-identify as a person in recovery from a behavioral health condition and is able to fulfill the KDADS requirements to become a Certified Peer Support Specialist. Per Sedgwick County policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid US driver's license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance. Must have personal passenger vehicle for transportation of materials/individuals for essential functions. Meet the specifications as outlined in the CMHC/CCBHC licensing standards and pass KBI, DCF child abuse check, adult abuse registry, and motor vehicle screens. Must complete orientations provided by Sedgwick County and COMCARE.
Provide goal-directed, medically necessary peer support services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness, as a member of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team to assist them to remain in the least restrictive environment. Service Provision Peer Support Services: Peer Support using identified and accepted methods to remediate symptoms of mental illness and/or improve emotional and functional well-being, while meeting the expectations of the CCBHC ACT model. Help patients regain the ability to make independent choices and to take a proactive role in treatment. Share "lived experience" and model successful behavior and strategies. Provide transportation in personal passenger vehicle to support patient attendance in medical appointments and other therapeutic goal-related activities to include development of community resources, employment or education access, social or patient-run activities and related supports. Peer Support Group Facilitation: Peer Support will make sure that groups are self-contained and goal directed to assist consumers in minimizing or resolving the effects of mental and emotional impairments. Peer Support will make sure that group facilitation is conducted with a recovery focus and using strategies for effective facilitation. Documentation: Complete progress notes in accordance with COMCARE and CCBHC guidelines which meet requirements for medical necessity, goal-directed treatment and patient response to treatment within prescribed timelines. Complete Notes for Record, Precautions statements and authorizations for release of records as required and/or recommended. Enters no show and cancellations for accuracy and completeness of medical record. Enter AIMS data as needed. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Must self-identify as a person in recovery from a behavioral health condition and is able to fulfill the KDADS requirements to become a Certified Peer Support Specialist. Per Sedgwick County policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid US driver's license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance. Must have personal passenger vehicle for transportation of materials/individuals for essential functions. Meet the specifications as outlined in the CMHC/CCBHC licensing standards and pass KBI, DCF child abuse check, adult abuse registry, and motor vehicle screens. Must complete orientations provided by Sedgwick County and COMCARE.