Peer Specialist

Behavioral Health Network   Westfield, MA   Full-time
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Do you want to use your personal experience to help create a better life for those in mental health recovery?

Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Peer Specialist in the Adult Clinical Community Services (ACCS) program at Behavioral Health Network! 

 

**NOTICE**

In accordance with the BHN Mandatory COVID vaccine policy - all staff, interns, temps, residents and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated no later than day one of employment. Medical or religious exemptions will be offered and must be approved prior to starting work.

The same guidelines noted above apply during flu season (defined as December 1st – through end of flu season as announced by the CDC) for BHN’s Mandatory Influenza Vaccine policy.

Additionally, BHN is a Tobacco Free workplace. All Staff, interns, temps, residents and contractors agree not to smell of or use Tobacco or ENDS products while on paid work time or within sight of any BHN facility.

 

Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the ACCS program with the following:

  • Identifying, assisting, supporting, and communicating the needs of individuals served through your own personal recovery experience.
  • Facilitating wellness groups and recovery plans.
  • Meeting individuals in community hospitals to assist the transition into respite services.
  • Providing for the needs of individuals, including admission/discharge tasks and transportation for appointments.
  • Developing a comprehensive understanding of the individual’s current situation.
  • Sharing your own experience of recovery to support individuals served.
  • Assisting individuals with organizing life activities and applying for stable living conditions and financial entitlements.
  • Mentoring those in the recovery process, watching them develop a healthier life style because of your influence on their daily lives.

 

Who are we?

Adult Clinical Community Services is a program that serves adults with mental health concerns.  ACCS is a multifaceted program which uses an integrated team model to perpetuate recovery and wellness for the individuals served.

Behavioral Health Network is a growing non-profit community behavioral health agency that has been providing services to children, adults, families and communities in Western Massachusetts since 1938.  BHN provides comprehensive, outcome-driven behavioral health care. We are dedicated to offering high quality, affordable and culturally appropriate care to people of all ages and income levels in our constituent communities.

 

Reasons to work with BHN:

  • Work with an agency who does amazing things for others
  • You will be able to change a person’s life
  • You will expand your experience in various areas of mental & behavioral health
  • You will have the opportunity to grow within the agency
  • You will not be bored with our fast-paced environment
  • You will have excellent benefits package & time off benefits available

Job Requirements:

What are we looking for in a Peer Specialist?

  • Personal lived experience in mental health recovery.
  • Certification as a Peer Specialist.
  • Knowledge of interviewing/counseling/recovery concepts and skills, including confidentiality.
  • Ability to work as a team member, cooperating with other staff and follow through on tasks.
  • Ability to relate and establish rapport with individuals served, family and service providers.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • High motivation to work with a population in recovery.
  • Spanish speaking language capability (preferred).
  • MA Driver’s License plus registered and insured vehicle for on the job use.    

 

How do I apply to be a Peer Specialist?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on “Browse All Jobs” to apply!

 

BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

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Behavioral Health Network

Westfield, MA