Peer Support Specialist, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) - Oakland County

Cns Healthcare - Novi, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Novi, MI

251-500 employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The ACT Peer Support Specialist plays a crucial role in a community-based mental health team, providing support to individuals experiencing serious mental illness and substance use disorders. This position focuses on mentoring and assisting clients in achieving community inclusion, independence, and recovery. The specialist will deliver at least 80% of services in the beneficiaries' homes or other community settings, facilitating wellness groups and connecting clients to necessary resources.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in acquiring and practicing daily life activities.
• Connect individuals to necessary services including DHS, Social Security, and community resources.
• Facilitate wellness groups such as WRAP and WHAM, and assist individuals in accessing community programs.
• Promote client decision-making and participate in the person-centered planning process.
• Assist individuals with implementing their goals identified in the PCP.
• Attend daily ACT team meetings to review beneficiary status and needs.
• Perform a minimum of 80% of ACT contacts in community locations.
• Attend outings to enhance socialization and provide instructional support.
• Utilize a Trauma-Informed approach to deliver services.
• Complete required documentation accurately and in accordance with CNS policy.
• Fulfill mandatory education requirements and maintain compliance with quality care initiatives.
• Provide transportation assistance to individuals served as needed.
• Participate in on-call rotation as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• State of Michigan certification as a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) or Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC).
• Valid and unrestricted Driver's License.
• Transportation or automobile accessibility with current insurance meeting agency policy requirements.
• Participation in MDHHS-approved ACT-specific training within 6 months of hire and annually thereafter.
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and engage professionally with clients.
• Ability to work closely with individuals with mental or physical limitations.
• Ability to contribute to an inclusive environment recognizing the value of all individuals.
• Ability to report and record sensitive information accurately and discreetly.
• Intermediate time management, problem solving, customer service, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.

Nice-to-haves

• 1 year paid or volunteer experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses.
• Prior experience as a peer support specialist.
• Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance options.
• Employer-paid benefits including dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance.
• Retirement program with generous company contribution and match.
• Generous PTO program starting at 18 days annually.
• 16 paid holidays, including 3 floating holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility.