Mental Health Peer Support Specialist (KRCC - Breathitt Health & Wellness)
Kentucky River Community Care 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
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