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:

1. Use relevant personal stories to teach through experience.
2. Serve as a role model for clients.
3. Encourage client voice and choice during development and implementation of treatment planning.
4. Support clients while receiving mental health services.  Empower clients to be self-advocates.
5. Help clients enhance relationships with community partners.

Funding Source:  meet requirements for 908KAR2:220; Medicaid

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