Certified Peer Specialist

Certified Peer Specialist

Are you passionate about recovery and ready to make a difference in your community? One Health is looking for a Certified Peer Specialist to join our dynamic team. This is your opportunity to use your lived experience to support others on their journey to wellness.

Compensation/Salary/pay: $18.31 - $18.91/Hour DOE

Employment Type/Schedule: Full-Time 40 Hours/Week Mon – Fri 8-5pm

Location: Based in Powell Wyoming with travel to Cody, Greybull, and Lovell as scheduled

Requirements: 

  Education/Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Wyoming State certification for Peer Specialist 
• BLS Certification within 30 days of hire
• Valid driver’s license

   Experience

• Lived experience with SUD and/or mental health conditions, to include documented diagnosis
• Minimum two (2) years in successful recovery
• Competent computer skills, including Microsoft Office

What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities:

• Maintains stable recovery and necessary care/treatment of behavioral health challenges and is willing to self-identify publicly as being in recovery from a mental health, substance use, or addiction diagnosis.
• Obtains/maintains state certification for Peer Supporters.
• Understands the concept of recovery as it relates to behavioral health; peer support/recovery coaching; wellness and recovery planning.
• Facilitates patient engagement and follow-up care.
• Documents in-person, video, and telephone encounters in electronic health record and stays current on all necessary documentation.
• Facilitates referrals for clinically indicated services outside the primary care clinic (e.g., social services such as housing assistance, vocational rehabilitation, mental health specialty care).
• Participates in multi-disciplinary, team-based care of patients/clients.
• Participates in training, reporting, and other requirements of various grant supported programs implemented by One Health and partners.
  
• Exemplifies a patient-centered care approach to each patient along each stage of the patient journey, while working as a key patient centered team member by communicating individual patient care needs to support the needs of patients served.
• Provides exceptional customer service and models the mission of One Health when interacting with internal and external stakeholders promoting a positive image for the health center.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required with or without prior notification.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (2 medical insurance plans that are $0 cost to the employee for full-time)
• $10,000 group life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Discounted healthcare for employee and family
• Retirement plan with employer match. 100% vested without wait period.
• Paid holidays and generous PTO
• Supportive, mission-driven team environment

About One Health:

One Health is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving rural communities across Montana and Wyoming. We provide integrated medical, behavioral health, community health, pharmacy, dental, and public health services to ensure accessible, compassionate care for all. Learn more: https://www.onechc.org/about

Equal Opportunity Employer: One Health prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.