Position Title

Part-Time Peer Specialist - M.W. - Angelina Mental Health Clinic - Lufkin, TX

Position Number

P #1128

General Description

If you have experienced mental illness and received treatment, this is an excellent opportunity to assist others who are working on their recovery - and it does not require a college education!  This rewarding 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

Preferred: Certified Peer Specialist

Training: Burke will provide additional training and testing for required certification (Certified Peer Specialist and a provider of Whole Health Action Management.

Physical Requirements

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

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 vehicle.

Hours

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

Salary

If non-certified, $11.00 per hour, certified, $12.50 per hour.