Qualified Professional Peer Support Supervisor

We have exciting opportunities available for Peer Support QP Supervisors!

Job Qualifications:

• Must have 2 years experience as a Peer Support QP Supervisor
• Must be licensed as a Certified Peer Support Specialist
• Must have Bachelor's Degree
• Must be detail oriented and have strong leadership skills
• Must have proven track record of successfully managing a team of 6
• Must pass background check
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
• CPR, first aid, NCI and/or role-related certification
• Must have 3 professional references with contact information
• Cover letter that includes any conflicts of interest (i.e. other companies that you may work for)

In this role you will be responsible for the following:

• Responsible for the overall delivery and oversight of mental health care provided by Peer
• Meeting with clients to provide advice and support in accordance with a treatment plan
• Support Specialist(s) and Paraprofessionals in all catchment areas.
• Provides leadership to Peer Support Specialist(s) and Paraprofessionals.
• Represent the agency in a quality control and quality improvement capacity.
• Develops and implements supervision plan.
• Provides supervision to staff on a monthly basis and documents appropriately.
• Provides both administrative task-oriented supervision and reflective/consultative supervision.
• Administrative supervision focuses on organizational efficiency, with all of the necessary attention on performance measures, required tasks and urgent deadlines.
• Consultative supervision focuses on the professional development of the Peer Support Specialist(s), along with his/her relationships with consumers.
• Informing clients on community resources and how to use them appropriately, providing information to consumers and families on specific topics, as assigned
• Monitors the delivery of mental health support services and assures quality and accessibility of services delivered by Peer Support Specialist(s) and Paraprofessionals
• Assures compliance and established protocols, policies and procedures.
• Ensures that the consumer is assessed for and connected to clinically appropriate services.
• Assisting clients/staff by finding resources, advising the consumer of processes, and encouraging follow through with proposed resolutions, locating social activities, or provide other assistance as needed
• Providing advice to clients on empowerment skills and successful community living
• Assisting in peer support groups with assigned consumers on a regular basis
• Provides consumer progress/updates to supervisor on scheduled intervals.
• Attends required staff meetings and scheduled trainings.
• Participates in monthly supervisions with immediate supervisor.
• Participates in scheduled Utilization Reviews with Clinical Director, QA/QI Director and Program Supervisor.
• Assists in the identification of any barriers to services and works collaboratively to resolve.
• Submits complete and accurate required paperwork and documentation within established timeframes.
• Checks agency emails twice (2) daily for updates and responds appropriately if they pertain to your or your staff.
• Develops ideas and implements new principles for the program.
• Develops and updates in the Person Centered Plan (PCP) with the individuals being served, and natural supports.
• Provides input into PCP modifications, as needed.
• Ensures authorizations remain current and meet appropriate medical necessity.
• Reviews the service notes/documentation with Peer Support Specialist(s) for appropriateness and effectiveness.
• Follows agency’s policies and procedures accordingly.
• Coordinates activities within the established PCP.
• Collaborates with management to ensure all protocols are being followed.
• Assists with referral linkage to other services and community resources.
• Effectively communicates job and service expectations to Peer Support Specialist(s) and Paraprofessionals.
• Enforces service expectations through employee monitoring, appraisals, coaching and discipline as needed.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned by leadership, when necessary

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $75,000