What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Support Specialist position at WellLife Network?
About the Role
The Mental Health Support Specialist will provide direct mental health services to recipients participating in rehabilitation and recovery services. The role involves facilitating the development of self-help skills, support systems, coping strategies, increased hope and self-esteem that are central to recovery from a psychiatric disability.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in training, in-services, and support activities for Peer Counselors.
- Teach skills to individuals and groups.
- Advocate for recipients and negotiate with service providers.
- Provide crisis intervention and mental health counseling as needed.
Requirements
- Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills and the ability to empathize with, relate to, and effectively work with recipients of mental health services.
- Life experience with mental health or substance abuse history.
- Two years of active participation in mental health self-help activities, peer support or peer advocacy programs, or recipient-run organizations or similar experiences or programs.
- New York State Peer Specialist Certification, or willing to complete the certification within one year of employment.
