Careers

The positions available with this level of education would be in our Peer Support team:

Recovery Coach

A peer recovery coach is a crucial part of our Opioid Health Home team. This position can support our members in a different manner then how a therapist can. A Peer Recovery Coach can share personal, relatable life events with our clients. They are often supporting our clients with finding support groups and meetings, have supportive conversation about sobriety and assist our patient Navigator with daily client needs.

A Recovery Coach must:

Be an individual in long-term recovery or a recovery ally.

Recovery Coaches who are themselves in long-term recovery are encouraged and preferred, as their life experiences and recovery allow them to provide recovery support in such a way that others can benefit from their experiences.

Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS)

The CIPSS shall coordinate and provide access to Peer Support Services, peer advocacy groups, and other peer-run or peer-centered services, maintain updated information on area peer services, and shall assist the member with identifying and developing natural support systems. This position also supports the Care Coordinators to help clients basic needs be met. Peer supports can share personal experiences when fitting to help the client navigate a difficult time.

Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS) must:

The CIPSS is an individual who is receiving or has received services and supports related to the diagnosis of a mental illness, is in recovery from that illness, and who is willing to self-identify on this basis with BHH members.

Family or Youth Support Specialist

A Family or Youth Support Specialist is a member of our Children’s Behavioral Health team. This position supports the family in a different manner then a clinically based position. The family or youth support specialist is able to share personal experiences to help the client navigator their own current situation while connecting them to outside supports.

Family or Youth Support Specialist must:

The Youth Support Specialist is an individual who is receiving or has received services and supports related to the diagnosis of a mental illness, is in recovery from that illness, and who is willing to self-identify on this basis with BHH members.

There are multiple positions within the agency for this level of certification. For more information about the Certification and how to obtain please visit the Muskie Website. ABHS currently contracts with Riverside Training that has certified trainers through the Muskie School to provide the classes needed to obtain this certification.

The first of these positions would be in our Health Home Program as a Coordinator.

Health Home Coordinator for Members with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) shall draft the Plan of Care for each member, oversee the plan and coordination of services. This roll will also support and encourage members in actively participating in reaching the goals they set together!

The Health Home Coordinator will identify and link member with community resources, facilitate referrals and respond to social service needs. You will collaborate with other team members including doctors, nurses, other care coordinators, and Clinicians. The care coordinator will help our members implement the Plan of Care, monitor and assist them in problem solving potential issues related to the health care system, financial or social barriers. The Health Home model is a team based approach to care, included on your team will be a Psychiatrist, Medical Professional, Registered Nurse, and a Peer Support.

The second position would be a Patient Navigator position working in the Opioid Health Home (OHH). The Patient Navigator is a member of a team treating those with opioid addiction working towards recovery. The Patient Navigator works directly with the member to collaborate with other health care, mental health, social service, and community providers to guide the member in accessing additional services and support that will help the member in their recovery.

For OHH members who are receiving coordinated case management services, the Patient Navigator shall be the primary provider of care coordination, health promotion, individual and family support services, and referral to community and social support services.

The individual who applies with bachelor's degree may be interested in a couple of different positions.

The first position would be the Children's Case management position in either the higher-level needs program or in the Behavioral Health Home model. In this position the responsibilities would include connecting the family and identified child to resources. These resources include but are not limited to coping skills, crisis interventions, health and safety of client and household, transportation, socialization, school special education program and emotional support. The Children's Case Manager is responsible for the assessment of needs, development of the treatment plan and facilitate through resource connection to assist the family in successful achievement of these goals. The Case Manager will also ensure that the necessary clinical information is obtained and documented in the member's clinical chart.

The second position would be a Patient Navigator Position working in the Opioid Health Home (OHH). The Patient Navigator is a member of a team treating those with opioid addiction working towards recovery. The Patient Navigator works directly with the member to collaborate with other health care, mental health, social service, and community providers to guide the member in accessing additional services and support that will help the member in their recovery.

For OHH members who are receiving coordinated case management services, the Patient Navigator shall be the primary provider of care coordination, health promotion, individual and family support services, and referral to community and social support services.