Canvas Health·Chaska, Minnesota
The Peer Specialist provides support services to clients in mental health crisis by creating recovery plans and identifying personal goals. They also assist clients in accessing community resources and provide encouragement for community involvement.
Mobile Crisis Mental Health Peer Specialist All are welcome!
People of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply!
Salary Level I Base Salary: $17.91 - $20.74/hourly Level II Base Salary: $26.23 - $30.37/hourly The expected compensation range for this position represents a good faith estimate for this position and the specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, experience, and/or FTE.
Benefits eligibility includes (but not limited to): Eligible to accrue Sick and Safe Time Eligibility for limited benefits coverage.
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Employer-matched 401(k) plan About Us This mission of Canvas Health is to bring hope, healing, and recovery to people's lives.
Canvas Health's mental health and substance use disorder providers, clinicians, and staff bring their diverse lived experience to help inform and guide the care they provide to clients.
Our integrated programs and services offer coordinated care to people of all ages in their homes, the community, and in our clinics.
We strive for excellence in clinical care as we serve those living with mental illness, substance use disorders, crisis, unstable housing, and trauma.
Canvas Health is a non-profit, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) specializing in serving clients who are on Medicaid.
This position provides Peer support services within the Mental Health Crisis Services to clients of all ages through identifying and creating goals and developing recovery plans with the skills, strengths, supports, and resources to aid them in achieving those goals. This non-clinical position may also deal with supporting crisis calls and providing in-home peer support. Assist clients by helping break down barriers to community resources and provide encouragement for involvement in community activities that support their goals and interests. Schedule Daytime, Monday – Friday Part-time, 20 hours per week Location Onsite, Chaska, MN
Possess a high school diploma/GED or higher. Certification as a Mental Health Peer Specialist in the state of Minnesota. One (1) or more years of experience working as a peer specialist. This position requires the use of a personal automobile for transportation for business-related travel. Must have the ability to maintain clean driving records, a current driver's license, and auto insurance coverage that meets the requirements set forth by Canvas Health insurance policy limits.
Previous experience as a certified peer specialist Bachelor's Degree; or associate degree Experience working with and/or delivering services to diverse populations. Experience with Electronic Health Record systems. Canvas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. Canvas Health will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other protected class.
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and a Mental Health Peer Specialist certification in Minnesota. At least one year of experience as a peer specialist and a valid driver's license with a clean driving record are required.
Market context
Minnesota mobile crisis teams often need peer specialists who can respond quickly and support people in urgent behavioral health situations. This role is competitive because it requires a Minnesota Mental Health Peer Specialist certification, at least one year of peer specialist experience, and a clean driving record. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and driving eligibility before applying.