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Form of workWHY CMMHC?
At Central Minnesota Mental Health Center, our team members are our strongest asset. We strive to attract and retain passionate people who want to live out our mission and make a difference in the communities we serve. We are motivated to provide a supportive and caring environment with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career development. We are privileged to offer services and employment opportunities at multiple sites within the four-county area. Central Minnesota Mental Health Center is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
CAREERS INSPIRED TO SUPPORT
CMMHC has a rewarding opportunity to serve as a Part-Time Certified Peer Specialist: Mental Health Practitioner within our St Cloud Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. We truly exercise a people first mindset. We know that providing a caring and supportive environment for our clients begins and ends with our employees. We are looking for compassionate people to join our mission. We will offer a great place to work, collaborative team environment, and resources to support your personal and professional development.
HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT
The Certified Peer Specialist is an active member of an evidenced-based clinical team, providing medically necessary treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to identified recipients with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI).
- Functions as a role model to peers; exhibiting competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills
- Works with clients and other treatment staff to develop a treatment/recovery plan based on each client's identified goals
- Assists clients in developing empowerment skills and combating through self-advocacy
- Serves as a consumer advocate, providing consumer information and peer support for clients in outpatient and inpatient settings
