The Peer Specialist/Behavioral Health Tech is an individual with SMI, who mentors others with SMI. The Peer Specialist/Behavioral Health Tech provides health promotion services including health education, psycho-education, prevention and outreach as well as providing support to medical staff through all phases of client care from arrival through discharge

 

The Peer Specialist/Behavioral Health Tech must demonstrate personal accountability with duties including:

Communicating client status and ensuring accurate paperwork Coordinating client interviews (entry and discharge) Documenting every 15 minutes the locations of each client as well as the ongoing observance of client behaviors and activities. Collecting client vitals and recording them. Conducting client admissions. Furnishing client meals and refreshments. Conducting client fresh air breaks and group activities. Maintaining fresh laundry and linens. Assisting clients with their needs which vary from providing clothing/shower items to simply being an empathetic listener. Performing basic housekeeping duties as needed; sweeping, mopping, and cleaning counters. Using personal protective gear, particularly gloves, for all situations requiring this safety measure. Removing all trash prior to shifts end. Completing required documentation and performing given procedures to meet funding and accreditation requirements. Participate in the development of person-centered Wellness and Recovery plans that integrate all clinical and non-clinical health-care related needs and services with the individual and the CCT Encourages and supports his/her peers in achieving the goals described in the individuals Wellness and Recovery plan Support and encourage their peers to be effective self-advocates Promotes and encourages recovery based on SAMHSAs Guiding Principles of Recovery Apply Motivational Interviewing strategies to effectively engage service recipients Apply Collaborative Care techniques as presented in the IMPACT model of integrated healthcare Provide health promotion activities to other individuals with SMI and encourage participation in health promotion activities that are available in the community assist and support clients with referrals and linkages to community and social support services Facilitate Psycho-educational activities for groups and individuals in accordance with the approved curriculum Solutions for Wellness and Team Solutions