PACT Peer Support Specialist

Full Time/ Non-Exempt/ Great Falls

Wage = $16.44 DOE

Position Overview:

Under the supervision of the PACT Team Lead, the Specialist provides peer support services for individuals with severe and chronic mental illness.

Job Duties: 

• Works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to help consumers to develop a personal recovery plan and identify opportunities to provide support as clients work to achieve their recovery goals
• Listens and encourages clients to talk about their lives, struggles and goals
• Promotes client self-determination and decision-making
• Offers encouragement, hope and reassurance to clients who are developing the necessary skills for integration into the community
• Models competency in recovery and maintaining ongoing wellness
• Must complete and pass medication training test within initial probation period
• Must be available to work weekday evenings, holidays, and weekends to perform medication delivery (Team rotation about once every 12 weeks).    
• Liaison with other members of the treatment team to develop an effective support system for the consumer
• Monitors and supports consumer through regular visits and reports progress or concerns to the treatment team
• Assist with three (3) contacts minimum per week for each assigned client.
• Helps clients set and achieve meaningful goals in the areas of mental health recovery, education, daily living skills, substance use, relationships, productivity, and leisure
• Assumes responsibility for the workload assigned, working independently and cooperatively with the team
• Acts as an advocate for mental health issues in the Many Rivers region
• Maintains records, reports, and statistics necessary for program functioning and evaluation, completes client notes in accordance with Many Rivers policy 
• Co-operates and participates in evaluation and research
• Participates in program meetings, employee education and orientation, which will include a close-working relationship with multi-disciplinary team
• Comply with relevant legislation, regulations, and mandatory guidelines
• Must disclose personal recovery journey with clients.
• Responds to emergency health hazards as defined by the Medical Director or Supervisor
• Other duties as assigned by management

 Qualifications:  

• Successful completion of Grade 12.  
• 1-2 years experience in dealing with mental illness issues and related mental health services.  
• Must have a personal recovery experience for mental health and/or substance use.  
• Must be in recovery for 2 years.
• Without incarceration, hospitalization, or inpatient admission exceeding 72 hours.  
• Must have some knowledge and experience of severe mental illness and treatment, and its impact on consumer/survivors and their families.  
• Computer skills an asset. 
• Must obtain Certification within 1 month of hired date.    

Hourly Wage: $16.44 DOE

Wage amount includes differential pay.    

Benefits:

• 401K Matching Contributions
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Birthday
• Pet Insurance

All Positions at Many Rivers Whole Health must pass Background Checks and Motor Vehicle Record Check.

About Us: 

Since 1976, we have been dedicated to 14 counties in Montana and seek to serve a variety of both individuals and groups in all settings. We define resilience as the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress — such as family and relationship problems, serious health problems, or workplace, school place and financial stressors — alongside those of chronic, severe disabling behavioral health conditions. with an integrated team of specialists and a personal approach to wellness. Today, we are focused on becoming Montana's healthcare provider of choice.

We are committed to recruiting qualified employees, continually striving for advancement, and above all, working as a team to meet the health needs of clients living in our 14 counties. Our vision is to be the healthcare provider of choice for clients and employer of choice for employees and providers. We will achieve this vision by committing to a culture of integrity, safety, evidence based exceptional care, compassionate customer service, and great work environment.  

Our Mission: 

Many Rivers Whole Health partners with people and communities to serve the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – by providing expertise in wellness, mental health, and substance use disorders, addressing prevention and treatment with a recovery-based approach.

Our Values: 

Ambassador of Many Rivers, own it, Individuals Matter, Create Joy, Embrace Change, Show Up. Step In.

About Great Falls: 

Great Falls lies about halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. With close access to world class fishing and floating, not only on the Missouri River, but also several other lakes and rivers. Great Falls is an active community within 1 hour of two local ski resorts. We encourage a fun, collaborative work environment as well as a good work/home life balance. If you are interested in being a part of a dynamic, impactful team, in a family friendly community, Great Falls and Many Rivers Whole Health is an excellent choice for you. We would love to hear from you and discuss this opportunity.