Part - Time Peer Specialist in Lufkin, Texas at Burke Center

Position Title

Part - Time Peer Specialist - R.R. - Angelina or Nacogdoches Mental Health Clinic - Lufkin or Nacogdoches, TX

Position Number

P #1582

General Description

This position provides direct clinical services, predominantly Whole Health Action Management to adults. Duties may include administration of a health risk assessment; individual and group work with current recipients of mental health services, planning and organizing educational events, documentation of service provision, and other duties that may be assigned.

Education

Required: Graduation from an accredited high school or its equivalent.

Experience

Required: At least one cumulative year of receiving mental health services for a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, (or related condition) or major depressive disorder.

Licenses/Certifications

Required: Valid Texas driver's license.

Required: Ability to attend training and test to become a Certified Peer Specialist and a provider of Whole Health Action Management. (WHAM) New employees will have one year from their start date to complete the required certification.

Special Requests or Comments

Required: Must be physically able to complete Satori Alternative to Managing Aggressive Behavior (SAMA), CPR, and First Aid training modules. Must have a driving record insurable by Burke's insurance administrator. Must be willing to share stories of your lived experience as a recipient of mental health services. Must have a reliable personal vehicle.

Physical Requirements

Required: Sight, hearing, talking, lifting up to 25 pounds, walking, driving a vehicle, and hand/finger dexterity.

Hours

Monday - Friday; 29 hours per week, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Salary

$14.10 an hour