Job Description
Certified Peer Support Specialist (ACT Team) : OnPoint is seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a Certified Peer Support Specialist for our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team. In this role, you will support individuals on their unique wellness and recovery journeys by providing mentorship, coaching, and empathetic guidance. You will assist in skill-building, problem-solving, and offer personal insights from your own recovery experience when appropriate. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, a deep commitment to personal and community well-being, and a passion for helping others achieve their goals.
PAY RANGE/BENEFIT PACKAGE: Salary: starting at $37,352.61 - $51,546.59 annually - placement above minimum salary is based on experience.
OnPoint Benefits: - 401(a) retirement: employer matching
- 457 retirement
- Paid holidays
Benefits effective date of hire: - Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision Coverage
- Employer funding of Health Savings Account (up to elected deductible amount)
Employer Paid benefits: - Disability insurance
- Life insurance (up to $50,000)
- Paid Time Off
QUALIFICATIONS: - High school diploma or GED required.
- State of Michigan Certified Peer Support Specialist or the ability to obtain certification approved by the State of Michigan as a Peer Support Specialist within 6 months of employment required.
- Dual certification as Certified Peer Recovery Coach in Michigan preferred.
- One year of professional experience in behavioral health services preferred.
- Professional experience as a peer support specialist preferred.
- Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/co-occurring disorders/substance use disorders.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: - In accordance with funding, regulatory and best practice standards, deliver services as outlined in each client’s individual plan of service.
- Facilitate wellness, recovery, and other group interventions.
- Facilitate symptom-management techniques and promote personal growth and development by assisting clients in coping with external and internal stressors.
- Facilitate interventions with clients and their identified supports to foster wellness and recovery and progress on identified goals and objectives as outlined in the individualized plan of services.
- Participate with and/or assist in engaging in community education and wellness and recovery support opportunities.
- Participate in supervision, team and staff meetings, treatment planning, quality improvement, and continuing education.
- Seek support and direction from clinicians when situations exceed the scope of practice.
- Document services according to funding, regulatory and best practice standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EQUIPMENT/TECHNOLOGY KNOWLEDGE: - Efficient in Microsoft Office 365
- Efficient in Electronic Medical Record system (EMR)
POSITIONS TO BE FILLED: - One full-time position (40 hours/week)
EEO statement:
OnPoint is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, height, weight, or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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