CCBHC Certified Peer Specialist
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About the Team
COMCARE is a division of Sedgwick County dedicated to providing comprehensive behavioral health services. As part of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team is committed to supporting adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Our mission is to help individuals remain in the least restrictive environment possible, fostering independence and recovery through a collaborative, goal-directed approach.
About the Role
This position serves as a vital link in the recovery journey, offering medically necessary peer support services. You will be a member of the ACT team, utilizing your lived experience to model successful behaviors and strategies for consumers. The role focuses on helping patients regain the ability to make independent choices and take a proactive role in their treatment plans.
Your day will involve facilitating self-contained, goal-directed peer support groups with a strong recovery focus. Beyond group work, you will provide essential transportation in your personal vehicle to support patient attendance at medical appointments and therapeutic activities, including access to community resources, employment, and education. You will also document progress notes, manage records, and ensure all activities meet medical necessity and CCBHC guidelines.
Benefits & Culture
Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. We are committed to a culture of recovery and support, seeking individuals who can authentically share their journey to help others.
Hiring Process & Application
Applicants must be able to fulfill KDADS requirements to become a Certified Peer Support Specialist and complete all required orientations provided by Sedgwick County and COMCARE. The selection process includes background checks (KBI, DCF child abuse check, adult abuse registry) and motor vehicle screens. For more information on applicant rights under Federal Employment Laws, please visit the Sedgwick County careers page.
Equal Opportunity
Sedgwick County is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background.
Work location
Work model: On-site
On-site
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Peer Support, Group Facilitation, Aims Data.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Frequently asked questions about CCBHC Certified Peer Specialist at Sedgwick County Government
What does a CCBHC Certified Peer Specialist at Sedgwick County Government do?expand_more
A CCBHC Certified Peer Specialist at Sedgwick County Government is responsible for the following: Provide goal-directed peer support services to adults with severe mental illness; Transport patients to medical appointments and therapeutic activities using personal vehicle; Share lived experience to model successful recovery behaviors and strategies; and Complete progress notes and documentation in compliance with CCBHC guidelines.
What are the requirements for this CCBHC Certified Peer Specialist role?expand_more
To qualify for the CCBHC Certified Peer Specialist at Sedgwick County Government position, applicants should have: High school diploma or equivalent; Self-identify as a person in recovery from a behavioral health condition; Able to fulfill KDADS requirements to become a Certified Peer Support Specialist; Valid US driver's license without restrictions; Current proof of automobile insurance; and Personal passenger vehicle.
Where is the CCBHC Certified Peer Specialist role at Sedgwick County Government located?expand_more
CCBHC Certified Peer Specialist at Sedgwick County Government is based in On-site. This is a on-site role.