MH Peer Specialist LGBTQ+ Community

Description

• Work actively with a minimum of 20 clients in the LGTQ community.
• Provide mentoring through life experience to individuals experiencing mental health diagnoses in the LGBTQ population
• Meet face to face with the individual and identified supports and/or by secured video conference at a frequency and format requested and agreed upon by the individual. The meetings can occur in a facility or in the community.
• Develop Wellness Plans with clients and monitor those wellness plans with them scheduled and unscheduled during meetings as identified above. Ensure these Plans are entered into the Electronic Medical Record
• Link (and document) clients to available resources including but not limited to: continuing education/Professional Development, safe housing, recovery supports, self-help groups, medical/health facilities, and substance abuse and/or mental health services.
• Assist client in advocating and communication with their identified formal and informal supports including but not limited to: their referral source, family members, treatment provider, and faith-based support. Obtain Release of Information (ROIs) as needed to comply with Client Rights and HIPAA Confidentiality
• Maintain working relationships with staff of Valley's programs and other agency or institutions in order to provide awareness of recovery as a reality and the availability of MH Specialist.
• Receive on-going supervision and training in order to provide MH Support services to the highest degree and the benefit of the community and individuals served.
• Prepare and maintain all required documentation and reports of weekly activity which includes but is not limited to: number of contacts, method of contact, number of Wellness Plans initiated and monitored number of referrals and outcomes, number of referrals and status of those requests, and number of agency contacts and content of those contacts.
• Assist consumers in crisis situations involving social, emotional, health, or other problems.
• Provide support by assisting consumers in identifying and resolving problems and making effective use of resources.
• Adhere to deadlines of Electronic Medical Record documentation submission for accuracy and compliance
• Adhere to Valley's Values & Standards of Performance & Ethical Conduct.
• Serve on committees as assigned.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and trainings as required
• OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or certified high school equivalency
• 2 years personal experience with Mental Health recovery
• Knowledge of community resources available for treating mental health and LGBTQ Advocacy
• Previous experience working with consumers with mental illness
• Ability to comply with all of Valleys Policies and procedures.
• Ability to comply with Consumer Rights.
• Ability to comply with Valley's and Division departmental safety procedures.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Valid Drivers License and Ability to legally transport clients
• Current CPR/First-Aid Certificate or ability to be trained.
• Possesses basic computer skills
• Ability to use E-Mail and document client services into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)