Peer Support Specialist

Job Number: 26-11493

Job Summary: The primary responsibility of the Peer Support Specialist is to assist clients affected by mental and physical health and/or substance use concerns in achieving their desired life outcomes. The Peer Support Specialist provides all services in a person-centered, trauma-informed, and linguistically appropriate manner. The Peer Support Specialist acts as a model of recovery by sharing their lived experience to bring hope and engages clients by providing education, advocacy, and/or outreach. The Peer Support Specialist is advanced in their recovery and is willing and able to share their recovery story in a positive, motivational manner. For some units, the Peer Support Specialist position is reserved for individuals who have at least one cumulative year of receiving mental health services.

The Peer Support Specialist may provide individual or group services. Services provided may include training in recovery strategies, self-help, and self-advocacy, accessing healthcare services and community resources, or any other supervisor-approved topic. The Peer Support Specialist works collaboratively with a treatment team to support each client's whole health and recovery goals. The Peer Support Specialist performs their job duties in the community and/or clinic.

Regular, predictable attendance is considered to be an essential requirement for this position. Other duties may be assigned. May require a flexible work schedule.

Integral Care employees are to strive to maintain a trauma sensitive workplace, to embrace trauma sensitive and informed practices, and to foster a supportive and welcoming environment of care.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

License:

• Current and valid Texas driver's license and a clean driving record.
  
• Certified Peer Provider, Mental Health Peer Specialist (MHPS)

Hours: Full - Time.

Workdays: Monday - Friday.

Workhours: 8:30AM - 4:30PM

Salary: $21.66 an hour.

Why join us: Integral Care has proudly served Travis County residents for the past 50 years. As the largest provider of behavioral health services in Travis County, we are dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children living with mental illness, substance use disorder, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

By joining our team, you will find rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we can help improve the quality of life for the people we serve. Imagine your career at Integral Care!

Employee Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Generous vacation/holiday/sick leave
• Life and Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement account
• Gold's Gym membership discount
• Mileage reimbursement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex, or age.

For specific positions, additional compensation may be offered to candidates who are bilingual in English and another language deemed necessary for the role.