Veteran Peer Navigator

Why CMHA?

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) is a private non-profit treatment provider headquartered in New Britain, with seven locations throughout the city and in Waterbury. We partner with clients and the community to promote recovery from mental illness and substance use, treating more than 7,500 adults and children each year. CMHA is Connecticut’s first fully Joint Commission accredited Behavioral Health Home and is a SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC).

Visit cmhacc.org to learn more.

Internal mobility and career pathing is a focus at CMHA with many employees growing from individual contributors to leaders.

CMHA is looking to hire Full-time, 1st shift Peer Navigator for our Adult Outpatient Program. This position will be located at 233 Main St. New Britain, CT AND 255 Bank st. Waterbury, CT. This position will be Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.

Compensation Range:
The salary range for this position starts at $18.00 per hour.

Compensation for each position is determined not only by years of relevant experience, education, and skills, but also by maintaining internal pay equity. CMHA also takes into consideration our benefits and paid time off package to provide a well-rounded and competitive approach to the applicant’s overall compensation.

Position Summary:

The Peer Navigator provides initial and ongoing outreach and support to potential and current clients. They support, teach, advocate and empower individuals with behavioral health disorders; which includes developing person centered recovery goals. Liaison with local emergency rooms, detox centers and treatment facilities. They engage in traditional and recovery oriented systems navigation, coordination of services, skill building and eliminating any barriers to care.

Goal is to empower and educate clients to rediscover their ability to pursue and achieve a higher quality of life that allows them to prosper in the community. Partners with the VA and Veterans to navigate systems of care and coordinate services.

Essential Responsibilities and Target Outcomes:
• Selectively shares personal recovery experience to provide hope and empowerment to instill client change in individual and group modalities including 12 step groups.
• Facilitates client support groups.
• Builds trusting, recovery oriented rapport with individuals with mental health or co-occurring disorders and links them to wrap around services.
• Provides input and advocacy by actively participating in community meetings to ensure the provision of integrated care.
• Coaches and assists clients with all in-home challenges such as personal hygiene, nutrition, housekeeping, personal budget and household maintenance and repair.
• Collaborates with care team on client engagement and treatment recommendations.
• Provides encouragement and recovery knowledge to family members/natural supports.
• Carries a caseload based on program need
• Ensures timely documentation is maintained in accordance with CMHA policies and procedures
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education:

H.S. Diploma or GED required.

Credentials and Licenses:
Graduate of Recovery University or Certification by CCAR as a Recovery Coach preferred. Valid DMV license is preferred. Must have Military experience.

Experience:

Successful related work experience, preferably a minimum of 1-2 years.

Competencies:

Behavioral Skill Sets:
• Self-motivated to work independently or as a team member in delivery of the best possible care to clients engaged in treatment.
• Thrives in a fast paced environment serving clients and their families.
• Establishes trusting relationships with clients and their families.
• Responds calmly to emergency and crisis situations with clients and their environments
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