Peer Navigator - IMPACT

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 a Peer Navigator for our IMPACT program. This position will be located at 233 Main St, New Britain, CT. Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.

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.

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 and Substance use 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.

The 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.

Essential Responsibilities and Target Outcomes:
• Shares relevant personal recovery experience to provide hope and empowerment to encourage and facilitate change within clients using individual and group modalities including 12 step groups.
• Facilitates client support groups.
• Create recovery oriented rapport with individuals with mental health or co-occurring disorders and connects them to wrap around services.
• Actively participates in community meetings to advocate for client and to ensure the provision of integrated care.
• Coaches and provides supervision/direction with daily challenges such as personal hygiene, nutrition, housekeeping, personal budget and household management.
• 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:

High School Diploma or G.E.DCredentials and Licenses:
Graduate of Recovery University or Certification by CCAR as a Recovery Coach required. Valid DMV license is preferred.

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
• Knowledgeable of external resources available to enhance the success of clients and families.
• Maintains the security and confidentiality of client information and records…