Mohave Mental Health Clinic, Inc.
ACT Team Peer Support Specialist
Mohave Mental Health Clinic, Inc., Bullhead City, Arizona, United States, 86442
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ACT Team Peer Support Specialist
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Mohave Mental Health Clinic, Inc.
Become part of a leading mental health team that delivers high‑quality, community‑based services to seriously mentally ill individuals. You will provide peer support, health coaching, role modeling and mentoring to clients in the ACT system, helping them achieve greater independence through evidence‑based services.
Responsibilities
Assist enrolled members in utilizing the service delivery system, developing plans of care, accessing support, and overcoming barriers.
Engage clients, families and partners through in‑person and phone interactions, building trust, encouraging hope, and sustaining engagement in behavioral health services.
Model recovery principles and teach recovery tools (e.g., WRAP, Recovery Planner) to clients.
Support clients in building natural supports and community living.
Coordinate with supervisor and ACT team members for scheduled activities, required supervision time and training completion.
Document clinical services in compliance with agency standards.
Demonstrate responsiveness and flexibility in providing services to ACT team clients.
Provide customer service to internal and external customers and stakeholders.
Perform other duties as assigned and de‑escalate clients using approved crisis intervention techniques.
Primary Contacts
Clients and their families/support.
Peers, clinical team members, and supervisors.
Community resources and referral agencies.
Position Requisites: Qualifications and Experience Required
High School Diploma or GED
21 years of age or over
Valid AZ driver’s license and proof of insurance
CPR and First Aid certification
Flexible work hours
Completed Peer Support Training Course with a passing Recovery Competency Test score; documentation required.
Understanding of client/family‑centered and ACT models of care.
Skills and Abilities (Required)
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills with the ability to coach others individually and in group settings.
Calm, non‑defensive supportive attitude during crisis situations.
Independent and team‑oriented work style.
Professional appearance and behavior.
Seeking and utilizing supervisory feedback and direction.
Preferred
Organizational skills.
Decision‑making skills.
Health and stress management skills.
Working Conditions
Able to sit, stand and work for extended periods of time.
Able to cope with emotional demands as they arise.
Able to tolerate varying environmental conditions in community settings.
Able to hear ordinary conversation and phone communications.
Computer, mobile devices, printer, fax, copy machine and company vehicles.
Air‑conditioned or heated office setting and client’s home; community settings with varied environmental conditions.
Accommodation Mohave Mental Health Clinic, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, unless it would cause undue hardship. We will make a good faith effort to list any special requirements in our job descriptions.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Federal, state, local, and tribal governments and agencies, including but not limited to hospitals and nursing homes, are authorized to use and accept applicants from within both communities and special and minority populations, English and Spanish speaking talents or skills, patrons in non‑classical institutions.
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ACT Team Peer Support Specialist
role at
Mohave Mental Health Clinic, Inc.
Become part of a leading mental health team that delivers high‑quality, community‑based services to seriously mentally ill individuals. You will provide peer support, health coaching, role modeling and mentoring to clients in the ACT system, helping them achieve greater independence through evidence‑based services.
Responsibilities
Assist enrolled members in utilizing the service delivery system, developing plans of care, accessing support, and overcoming barriers.
Engage clients, families and partners through in‑person and phone interactions, building trust, encouraging hope, and sustaining engagement in behavioral health services.
Model recovery principles and teach recovery tools (e.g., WRAP, Recovery Planner) to clients.
Support clients in building natural supports and community living.
Coordinate with supervisor and ACT team members for scheduled activities, required supervision time and training completion.
Document clinical services in compliance with agency standards.
Demonstrate responsiveness and flexibility in providing services to ACT team clients.
Provide customer service to internal and external customers and stakeholders.
Perform other duties as assigned and de‑escalate clients using approved crisis intervention techniques.
Primary Contacts
Clients and their families/support.
Peers, clinical team members, and supervisors.
Community resources and referral agencies.
Position Requisites: Qualifications and Experience Required
High School Diploma or GED
21 years of age or over
Valid AZ driver’s license and proof of insurance
CPR and First Aid certification
Flexible work hours
Completed Peer Support Training Course with a passing Recovery Competency Test score; documentation required.
Understanding of client/family‑centered and ACT models of care.
Skills and Abilities (Required)
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills with the ability to coach others individually and in group settings.
Calm, non‑defensive supportive attitude during crisis situations.
Independent and team‑oriented work style.
Professional appearance and behavior.
Seeking and utilizing supervisory feedback and direction.
Preferred
Organizational skills.
Decision‑making skills.
Health and stress management skills.
Working Conditions
Able to sit, stand and work for extended periods of time.
Able to cope with emotional demands as they arise.
Able to tolerate varying environmental conditions in community settings.
Able to hear ordinary conversation and phone communications.
Computer, mobile devices, printer, fax, copy machine and company vehicles.
Air‑conditioned or heated office setting and client’s home; community settings with varied environmental conditions.
Accommodation Mohave Mental Health Clinic, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, unless it would cause undue hardship. We will make a good faith effort to list any special requirements in our job descriptions.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Federal, state, local, and tribal governments and agencies, including but not limited to hospitals and nursing homes, are authorized to use and accept applicants from within both communities and special and minority populations, English and Spanish speaking talents or skills, patrons in non‑classical institutions.
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