CNS Healthcare·Harper Woods, Michigan
The specialist acts as a mentor for youth with psychiatric disabilities transitioning to adulthood, supporting them in education, employment, and residential stability. Responsibilities include facilitating wellness groups, connecting clients to community resources, and documenting progress using a trauma-informed approach.
The Youth Peer Support Specialist works closely with youth who have psychiatric disabilities as they transition to adult hood. The Cornerstone Youth Peer Support Specialist acts as a mentor while providing support and assistance to individuals in the following areas: functional skills in education, employment, social supports, wellness, self-management, and residential stability.
As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, CNS Healthcare's mission is to serve the people of our communities. We are seeking candidates that have a passion for mentoring to help people achieve community inclusion, participation, independence, recovery, and productivity. Our ideal candidate has a special ability to gain the trust and respect of the individuals we serve based on shared experiences.
The Cornerstone Youth Peer Support Specialist works closely with youth who have psychiatric disabilities as they transition to adulthood. The Cornerstone Youth Peer Support Specialist acts as a mentor while providing support and assistance to individuals in the following areas: functional skills in education, employment, social supports, wellness, self-management, and residential stability.
This is a community-based position. Staff will have the opportunity to work remotely and will also be expected to be in the office at times as needed.
The starting pay for this position is $18.60 - $23.40 hourly rate for uncertified candidates, and $19.88 - $25.13 hourly rate for certified candidates, and is based on non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
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Please see below for a summary of job responsibilities and qualifications!
Supports individuals in acquiring and practicing all activities of daily life.
Connects individuals to medically necessary and clinically indicated services including DHS, Social Security, food and clothing banks and other community resources using agency or personally owned vehicle, as assigned.
Facilitates wellness groups including WRAP, WHAM, Smoking Cessation, among others, and support individuals in those groups in gaining access to community programs and services as they are indicated, especially physical health care and dental services.
Attends team meetings and receives assignments from supervisor.
Provides assistance and partnership in:
Developing advance directive
Learning about and pursuing alternatives to guardianship
Developing, implementing and providing ongoing guidance for advocacy and support groups.
Promotes client decision-making that support self-determination and participate in the person-entered-planning (PCP) process.
Assists individuals with the implementation of their goals and objectives identified in the PCP.
Attends outings intended to enhance socialization and provides instruction-based assistance including teaching, prompting, modeling, monitoring encouragement and general support to persons served.
Utilizes a Trauma-Informed approach to deliver services
Completes all required documentation, including progress notes, contact notes, and NOMS, completely, accurately, and in accordance with CNS policy
Fulfill mandatory education requirements of CNS.
Accounts for scheduled work hours through billing, productivity or other approved methods of documentation.
Meet established productivity standards of the organization.
Other duties as assigned
CNS Healthcare (CNS) is a non-profit, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) with seven clinics and two clubhouses in Southeastern Michigan. CNS employs approximately 400 employees, paraprofessionals, and support staff, delivering services to more than 7,000 people annually.
CNS provides comprehensive integrated health services in partnership with several community organizations, and uses a patient-centered approach to identify, support, and promote the overall health of children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
Visit our website to learn more about our mission, vision, and values! [https://www.cnshealthcare.org/mission/]
Candidates must be young adults (18-26) with lived experience of mental health services and a high school diploma. Eligibility for State of Michigan Peer Support Specialist Certification is required, with a preference for those already certified.
Market context
Behavioral health openings in Michigan often draw steady interest because employers need independently licensed clinicians who can provide consistent weekly availability. For this LMSW role, competition may center on licensure status, schedule flexibility, and readiness to meet a 25-session, 30-hour weekly commitment. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full posting, then confirm your Michigan licensure and availability before applying.
