Peer Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Description : WHO WE ARE…

Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. Our services vary from outreach, specialized program, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient clinic.

For more information visit our website : www.newportmentalhealth.org

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR…

Mission- Aligned : You are excited to be a part of Newport Mental Health’s mission to improve the lives of our clients living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality of care.

Ally : You intentionally foster belonging, personal growth, and empowerment for all. You’re a strong advocate for the BIPOC, LQBTQIA+, Woman, Veteran, and other underrepresented communities.

Solution Orientated : You are driven to think of different approaches to narrow the gap which leads to positive and effective changes.

Time Management : You are a conscious planner and a thoughtful decision maker who adheres to deadlines.

WHAT WE OFFER…

• Excellent Health and Dental Insurance.
• Vacation, Sick and Personal time accrued biweekly.
• Up to 11 Holidays.
• Retirement program through Mutual of America.
• Additional supplemental insurance programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and dependent care (DCA) spending accounts.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (ESSENTIAL DUTIES)…

Provide practical help and mentoring, advocacy, coordination, side-by-side individualized support, problem solving and direct assistance to help clients obtain the necessities of daily living. On an individual basis these may include medical and dental health care; legal advocacy and link with legal services; financial support such as entitlements (SSI, SSDI, veterans' benefits) and housing subsidies (HUD Section 8); money management assistance, such as access to payee services if required, and transportation.

Main Duties and Responsibilities :

Requirements :

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU…

APPLY NOW

Submitting your application is a great way to learn more about Newport Mental Health. If you have questions about how your experience aligns with our job openings or know someone who would be a great candidate for our job openings, please contact Human Resources :

Human Resources

Newport Mental Health

42 Valley Road

Middletown, RI 02842

Tel : 401-846-1213

Fax : 401-324-6251

Newport Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.