Why CMHA? Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) is a private non-profit treatment provider headquartered in New Britain, with seven locations throughout the city and in Waterbury. We partner with clients and the community to promote recovery from mental illness and substance use, treating more than 7,500 adults and children each year. CMHA is Connecticut’s first fully Joint Commission accredited Behavioral Health Home and is a SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). Visit cmhacc.org to learn more.   Internal mobility and career pathing is a focus at CMHA with many employees growing from individual contributors to leaders.
CMHA is looking to hire a Peer Navigator for our Young Adult Assertive Comm Treatment (YAACT) program. . This position will be located at 29 Russell St. New Britain CT 06051. Monday - Friday.    Compensation Range: The salary range for this position starts at $18.00 per hour. Compensation for each position is determined not only by years of relevant experience, education, and skills, but also by maintaining internal pay equity. CMHA also takes into consideration our benefits and paid time off package to provide a well-rounded and competitive approach to the applicant’s overall compensation.   Position Summary: The Peer Navigator provides initial and ongoing outreach and support to potential and current clients. They support, teach, advocate and empower individuals with behavioral health and Substance use disorders; which includes developing person centered recovery goals.  Liaison with local emergency rooms, detox centers and treatment facilities.  They engage in traditional and recovery oriented systems navigation, coordination of services, skill building and eliminating any barriers to care. The goal is to empower and educate clients to rediscover their ability to pursue and achieve a higher quality of life that allows them to prosper in the community.   Essential Responsibilities:

• Builds trusting, recovery orientated rapport with individuals with mental health & co-occurring disorders and can assist with linking to team.
• Provides input and advocacy by actively participating in clinical team meetings.
• Selectively utilizes personal recovery experience to provide hope and empowerment to assist & motivate.
• Demonstrate and role model effective skills to lead towards recovery.
• Engages clients within clinic and community to assist with navigation throughout the agency.
• Facilitates client groups based on topics relevant to the population.
• Produces concise documentation regarding on-ongoing services with client; including progress and recommendations.
• Work with family members by providing education and support as needed/if applicable.
• Works with client to achieve and maintain skills to produce an independent and self-sustaining life; including assistance with finances and entitlements, support with healthy activities of daily living skills and supervision of medications
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a Peer Recovery training program
• Personal experience with substance abuse recovery
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting
• Knowledge of community resources and support services

We care about our employees by offering benefits that strike a harmonious work-life balance. We also care about your future. CMHA offers:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance packages. 
• 403(b)-retirement savings plan with CMHA matching starting after 1 year of service.
• 11 observed holidays.
• 3 Wellbeing days off on a Friday throughout the year to extend a long weekend.
• 2 CHMA/Personal days to use throughout the calendar year.
• Up to 24 days of PTO that increases with years of service.
• Paid agency closure between Christmas and New Year’s (except 24/7 programs)*must be approved annually.
• Company paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability.
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers counseling, coaching, and wellness resources for staff as well as members of their household. 
• Higher education tuition discounts at participating schools through the Alliance’s academic partnerships. 
• Free ongoing professional development opportunities and continuous access to Continuing Education Units (CEUs), featuring comprehensive training in Evidence-Based Practices, such as EMDR, DBT, and CBT.
• Employee discounts for shopping, the New Britain YMCA, travel, and entertainment. 
• Free employee subscriptions to the calm app.
• Annual Company Picnic.
• CMHA-sponsored Loan Reimbursement Program and Scholarship Program.
• Free Student Loan Wellness for eligible employees and their family members access to:
  • Student loan consolidation and refinancing.
  • Loan payoff projection dashboard.
  • Coaching and support via chat, email, and phone.
  • College cost calculator.
  • College financial planning.
  • 3 NHSC-approved sites for federal student loan repayment.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Enhancement for eligible employees access to:
  • Automated Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) form management for past and present employers.
  • Automated reminders for annual (PSLF) recertifications to help you stay on track.
  • Resources and ongoing communications that make PSLF understandable.
  • The opportunity to receive the national average of $72,000.00 in forgiveness.

Community Mental Health Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer except in the case of a bon fide occupation qualification or as otherwise permitted or required by law, does not discriminate of the basis of race, color, age, disability, sec, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical condition including by not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familiar status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.   Any individual needing assistance completing an online application should contact CMHA's Human Resources Department at Careers@cmhacc.org.   Job ID: 370