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County Collaboration (Bath, NY)Number of Hours
Pay: $18.72
Nature of Work:
The Mental Health Peer Specialist is responsible for providing peer support to adults struggling with mental health (both in the agency and in the community). The work involves participating as part of a multi-disciplinary team to plan and provide appropriate treatment interventions to assist individuals in regaining and retaining psychiatric stability and a wide range of other functional abilities. The Peer Specialist, in consultation with other mental health professionals and paraprofessionals, is responsible for meeting the needs of the individuals assigned, within their scope of practice.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Completion of a high school diploma or GED. Must be Certified Peer Specialist, or earn completion of NYS Academy of Peer Services Credentialing within the first year of hire, to include required education, training, and experience.
- Required to currently or formerly be a recipient of mental health or dual diagnosis services; publically self-identify as a person who has direct personal experience living a life of recovery, overcoming the challenges resulting from a diagnosis of mental health. Must maintain a valid NYS Driver’s License meeting insurability guidelines.
Pathways, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and strives to employ individuals that are reflective of the communities that we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. Our goal is to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, while we learn and grow together.
Req. # 1634