Client Advocate I Peer Support Specialist Outpatient Services PART-TIME Berkeley

• Provide patient care hours annually ensuring that patients are seen in accordance with LOC and prior authorizations are completed prior to delivery of services.This includes individual and group services in a variety of settings/locations. Peer support services include mentoring recovery coaching peer-led groups and navigation for social needs (e.g. housing food).
• Document all services using collaborative documentation and in accordance with state federal and CARF guidelines.
• Comply with Corporate Compliance and Risk Management Plans.
• Complete required training SCEIS training modules and maintain PSS Certification. Includes participation in OMH PSS meetings/trainings. Demonstrate effective use of social and interpersonal knowledge and skills and demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of individual and group differences and similarities.
• Provide follow-up contacts to persons served in program to ensure continuity of care and promotion of recovery.

• A high school diploma & relevant human services or social services experience. A bachelors degree may be substituted for the required experience.

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Self-identify as a person diagnosed with mental illness/ substance use (MI/SU).
• Demonstrate 2 years of sustained recovery without relapse
• Completed 100 hours of supervised paid or volunteer work providing peer support services to individuals diagnosed with Ml SU or co-occurring disorder.
• This job is considered essential and may be called back in times of emergency disasters or inclement weather.

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Post hire employee must:

• Understand this is a Temporary Part-Time position.
• Be willing to work 20 hours a week.
• Have the ability to communicate orally and in writing; effective problem-solving skills and decision-making skills
• Obtain and maintain PSS Certification
• Have the knowledge of agency and community resources and ability to link individuals with resources.
• Have the ability to effectively teach individuals how to take responsibility for recovery and effectively advocate for patient needs.
• Have the ability to effectively collaborate with treatment team.
• Have the ability to demonstrate sustained recovery.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health dental vision long-term disability and life insurance for employees spouse and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices*
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.