Supervisor - Peer Recovery - MaineHealth Behavioral Health

Description

MaineHealth Behavioral Health

Management/Leadership
Req #: 82382

Join the Peer Recovery Team at MaineHealth!

This role provides leadership and support to Peer Recovery Partners working with individuals across emergency departments, specialty SUD treatment settings, primary care, and in the community. This position is designed for someone with lived experience in substance use and recovery, who brings that perspective to guide, support, and connect with both peer recovery partners and recoverees, offering direct support as needed. The role focuses on team leadership, coordination, and program support, with some travel required to support peers and build relationships across MaineHealth and within the community.

Summary:
The Peer Services Supervisor will provide direct support to Maine Behavioral Healthcare (MBH) clients as well as maintain responsibility for the supervision of Peer Support Specialists, Family Support Specialists, and/or Youth Support Specialists at MBH. This individual must identify as having lived experienced related to the position and have experience practicing one-on-one and/or group peer support. * * The supervisory component of this position includes the hiring, direct supervision, management of workloads, team building, approval of timesheets and mileage reimbursement, and all other supervisory responsibilities for peer staff. This also includes one-on-one supervision as well as group supervisions with local program managers. The Peer Services Supervisor will work collaboratively to resolve complex challenges with program managers and MBH leadership. The direct support component of this position includes providing one-on-one peer support, group facilitation and participating as a team member in the local program. * * The position includes coverage and support to other peer services at MBH, as determined necessary by the Director of Peer Services. The position's primary role is to provide competent, peer-valued, supervision to peer support staff at MBH, and may extend to various locations across the MBH and MaineHealth footprint. Therefore, reliable transportation and willingness to travel are necessary for this position, as well as the ability to efficiently navigate technology and computers

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a specialization in psychology, behavioral health, social work, special education, counseling, rehabilitation, nursing or closely related field is strongly preferred.
2. License/Certifications: Training with subsequent certification, which could include certification as an Intentional Peer Support Specialist, Recovery Coach, Parent Peer Support or Youth training and certification. Valid driver's license with vehicle available for work covered by liability insurance as specific by agency policy required.
3. Experience: 1+ years in a peer support role. 1+ Experience in Group Facilitation and/or one-on-one peer support. Some experience with supervisory/management experience is preferred.
4. A demonstrated commitment to the mission, vision and values of Maine Behavioral Healthcare
5. A commitment to the ongoing education to all stakeholders on the importance and values of peers in the provision of healthcare services
6. A personal history of recovery, a wellness or change story that guides peer relationships is required. For Family support specialist supervision, relevant lived experience of caregiving a child with emotional challenges is required. For substance use recovery supervision, having lived experience of substance use recovery.
7. Sufficient understanding of mental health and general health practices as well as an appreciation for an integrated approach to healthcare delivery
8. Strong interpersonal skills
9. Broad based computer skills
10. Knowledge of behavioral health systems in Maine
11. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
12. An ability to work in a flexible, multi-dimensional and fast paced environment.
13. Ability to advocate and support change in a respectful, inclusive manner is required.

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $52,499.20to $71,052.80per year.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact kerry.huckins2@mainehealth.org

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