Peer Specialist- PACT
Job Location:
Worcester, MA - USA
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Job Summary
Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is a leading statewide provider of behavioral health services and a Certified Great Place to Work. Since 1938 BHN has helped individuals families and communities thrive through compassionate high-quality care and support. With deep roots in Western Massachusetts and a growing presence in communities throughout the state we are currently seeking a Peer Specialist to join our PACT (Program for Assertive Community Treatment) team and help advance our mission of empowering people to live healthier more fulfilling lives.
What We Offer:
- Purpose-Driven Work Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals families and communities throughout Western Massachusetts.
- Professional Growth Access ongoing training mentorship career development and advancement opportunities across one of the regions largest behavioral health organizations.
- Supportive Team Culture Join a collaborative workplace guided by our HEART values: Humanity Empowerment Accountability Respect and Teamwork.
- Stability & Opportunity Build your career with a well-established organization serving Western Massachusetts since 1938.
- Comprehensive Benefits Generous PTO 403(b) educational assistance medical dental vision employee assistance programs and more.
- Certified Great Place to Work Work for an organization recognized for creating a positive and engaging employee experience.
What You Will Do:
- Meet with new individuals served to orient them to PACT services.
- Help individuals served develop wellness and recovery plans.
- Act as part of a team sharing knowledge and experience with all team members while working collaboratively with colleagues.
- Help individuals served with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
- Support individuals served who are involved with the criminal justice system.
- Support individuals served who are experiencing a psychiatric crisis.
- Encourage independence competency and decision-making.
- Initiate and support quality of life through empowerment safety awareness and respect and dignity.
- Provide outreach services to individuals served on a frequent basis as required by supervisor.
- Act as primary implementer of strategies to meet Treatment Plan goals.
Who You Are:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Valid drivers license and reliable vehicle available for all working hours required.
- Peer certification or the ability to obtain certification within 1 year of employment required.
- Forensic peer certification or the ability to obtain certification within 1 year of employment required.
- Minimum of six months experience in human services preferred.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Willingness to consistently update professional experience and learn new skills.
- Ability to maintain job effectiveness under changing conditions.
We Hire for HEART! Since 1938 BHN has delivered high-quality culturally responsive behavioral health care building deep roots in Western Massachusetts while expanding our impact in communities throughout the state. Our core valuesHumanity Empowerment Accountability Respect and Teamworkguide how we lead serve and support one another. If youre ready to bring your skills and experience to a mission-driven organization where your work can make a meaningful difference wed love to hear from you.
Pay Range: $21.50-$24.00
Required Experience:
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About Company
BHN is a statewide behavioral health provider in Massachusetts helping people facing mental health, substance use, and developmental challenges live full lives.
