Salary Information

Peer Mentor I: $16.17 - $18.59 per hour based on experience.

Peer Mentor II: $17.56 - $20.19 per hour based on experience.

About Us:

Livingston County Community Mental Health is a public mental health services provider located in Howell, Michigan, between Detroit and Lansing. We are an organization joined by the shared vision to create a healthy and rewarding life in the community for everyone. Our team approach works together to serve individuals with a wide array of needs in order to create individualized pathways to wellness, resilience, recovery and self-determination.

Working for Us:

• Benefits Start on Day 1 of employment.
• 5% Employer contribution to defined contribution plan.
• Voluntary 457(b) retirement plan.
• Employer paid Life Insurance at 2X Salary.
• Generous employer contribution to BCBS Medical and Delta Dental Plans.
• Rewarding work with great staff working toward a common goal of providing services and supports to the residents of Livingston County.

The Peer Mentor will look forward to:

• Meaningful and rewarding work
• Opportunities to develop a broad range of clinical skills in working with adults
• Regular and accessible clinical supervision
• A supportive team of colleagues with a variety of experience and expertise.
• A positive work environment that values diversity.
• Ability to take on special projects and/or interests
• Opportunities for advancement
• Electronic health record - no paper charting

Role:

Under the supervision of the Mental Health Program Director and Program Coordinator, the Peer Mentor role will provide support for people with I/DD to advocate for their own goals; assist them in building independent lives; assist with person centered planning goals; help access people and resources within the community; guide with the principle of self-determination.

Requirements to join us:

Candidates must be committed to our shared values and commitment to community care including clinical excellence, community inclusion, community benefit, innovation, integrated care and improvement. Our collaborative approach to treatment requires strong teaming skills. This is a dynamic, team-oriented position with great opportunities to grow.

Work with persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities; regular business hours; may be some evenings and weekends.

Job Specific Requirements:

Peer Mentor I or II: Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license; high school diploma or equivalent. Must have received public mental health services currently or in the past for an intellectual/developmental disability; be willing to work 20 hours per week; meet the MDHHS approval process for specialized training and be willing to complete the MDHHS specialized training.

Peer Mentor II - Successful completion of MDHHS Specialized Peer Mentor training.