233 Mental Health Peer Provider - Helen Farabee Center

Under the general supervision of a Qualified Peer Support Supervisor (QPS), who is supervised by a Licensed Practitioner of Healing Arts (LPHA), this ...

Education, Training, and Experience

Graduation from a standard high school or GED.  Eligible for certification as a Mental Health Peer Specialist according to the State Authority’s guidelines and ViaHope policies and procedures (Certifying body).  The individual should have one year of successful treatment for a mental health issue and be willing to disclose their lived experience and work toward recovery.  Must have valid driver’s license and be insurable to drive Center vehicles.  Must pass and maintain all Center mandated trainings.  Must obtain certification as a Mental Health Peer Specialist (MHPS) within the eighteen months of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of programs for persons with behavioral and intellectual challenges, of peer philosophy and role, of recovery models, and of trauma informed care.

Skill in sharing personal challenges, in listening, and in documenting and monitoring interactions with persons served.

Ability to write progress notes according to standard with acceptable spelling and grammar. 

Display a customer service orientation; at all times treating patients as equals and partners.

Ability to work in teams, to follow policies and procedures, to work with persons in challenging situations, and to communicate effectively.

Ability to relate verbal instructions, communicate in a courteous and effective fashion with co-workers, individuals served and families, agencies and the public.

Skilled in the use of network computers, word processing, database software, SmartCare, as it relates to documenting patient and family contacts.