Supervisor -Admin Peer Services Bangor area Job at MaineHealth

MaineHealth Bangor, ME 04401

    Position 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 positon 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.

      This position will be supervising staff in central and northern Maine, and the Supervisor will need to periodically travel throughout this region.

    Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
    • 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.
    • 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 and able to pass driving safety standards as mandated by the insurance company.
    • 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.
    • A demonstrated commitment to the mission, vision and values of Maine Behavioral Healthcare
    • A commitment to the ongoing education to all stakeholders on the importance and values of peers in the provision of healthcare services
    • 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.
    • Sufficient understanding of mental health and general health practices as well as an appreciation for an integrated approach to healthcare delivery
    • Strong interpersonal skills
    • Broad based computer skills
    • Knowledge of behavioral health systems in Maine
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • An ability to work in a flexible, multi-dimensional and fast paced environment.
    • Ability to advocate and support change in a respectful, inclusive manner is required.
Additional Information

MaineHealth was ranked one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2022 by Forbes!

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org

At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.


Location: MaineHealth · Admin Peer Services
Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, 40



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