Certified Peer Specialist Behavioral Health Practitioner: St. Cloud

CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER: ST. CLOUD

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center Saint Cloud, MN

CENTRAL MINNESOTA MENTAL HEALTH CENTER May 22, 2026

Id : 839010948 Ein_id : 569601 Job_title : CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER: ST. CLOUD Address_line_1 : 1321 13th Street North Country : USA City : Saint Cloud State : MN Zip : 56303 Base_pay_frequency : YEAR Job_categories-0 : CPS Id : 314564 Name : Full Time Job_preview : WHY CMMHC? For more than 60 years, CMMHC has provided comprehensive mental and chemical health services to residents of Benton, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright Counties. Our employees are our greatest asset. We are looking for compassionate people who want to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families struggling with mental and chemical health issues. We offer a great place to work, collaborative team environment, and resources to support your personal and professional development. BENEFITS WE OFFER Paid Time Off Continuing education funds and on-site education programs Comprehensive benefits program (Medical and Dental Insurance, HSA, FSA, Vision, Company Paid Employee Life Insurance, Voluntary Term Life, Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, & Optional Supplemental Insurance) 403(b) retirement plan with a 5.5% employer contribution WHAT SETS US APART We Develop Our Team : We provide individual developmental experience beginning with our agency orientation and role specific onboarding program. We encourage team members to pursue educational and developmental opportunities through continuing education funds and on-site education programs. We Take Care of Our Team: We encourage work-life balance with a generous paid time off program and flexible schedules. Our comprehensive benefits plan offers resources for team members to maintain emotional, physical, and financial well-being. In addition, all CMMHC sites are approved for the National Loan Repayment Program to facilitate repayment of Federal Student Loans. We Support Each Other : Our mission is to foster healthy lives and thriving communities. We carry that mission through to our team in offering a supportive and collaborative work environment. Team members share consistent feedback in feeling supported professionally and personally by our leadership team. We Celebrate Each Other: We work hard to support our communities and encourage our progress along the way. We offer team building and employee recognition programs that energize and inspire our work individually and as a team. We Partner with Our Community : We offer dedicated volunteer time and encourage our team members to give back to causes they are passionate about. In addition, we offer volunteer opportunities through structured community partnerships. CMMHC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity of expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Job_description : COMPENSATION Mental Health Practitioner: starting at $22.29 Mental Health Practitioner + Bachelor's Degree: starting at $24.69 Commensurate with experience SCHEDULE Full- Time, Monday - Friday, days hours between 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM OPPORTUNITY Central Minnesota Mental Health Center (CMMHC) is seeking a proven leader to serve as the Certified Peer Specialist Behavioral Health Practitioner to work in St. Cloud (Stearns, Benton, Sherburne & Wright County) area. This position is responsible for providing individual peer support and group services for individuals with serious mental illnesses and individuals in recovery for substance use disorders, who receive services under the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). WHAT IS PEER SUPPORT? Non-clinical specialists provide support and hope to individuals by sharing their stories and serving as role models for wellness by offering the perspective of similar significant life experiences. Certified Peer Specialists have the lived experience of someone with a mental or chemical illness and, from that vantage point, help you discover your strengths and develop your own recovery goals. The specialist's personal story and path to recovery provide tools, skills, and information to share with those going through similar struggles. CMMHC's Peer Specialists have lived experience with mental illness and/or substance use share stories about healing and recovery and offer hope to others. Clients must participate in another internal or external mental health service to utilize Peer Support Services. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Work with providers, staff, and community towards improving both physical and mental health for individuals and families. Assess, refer, and monitor progress towards achieving goals in the overall health of individuals and families. Provide one-on-one peer support, and groups, focused on behavior changes to improve quality of life. Empower individuals with skills to engage in the management of both physical and mental health. Document interactions and interventions as directed. Follow all mandated reporter guidelines and always review suspicious concerns with supervisor. Job_requirement : WHAT YOU'LL NEED HS Diploma or GED Peer Specialist Certification or enrolled in Peer Certification Training Mental Health Practitioner status per the Minnesota Statue Experience in wellness coaching. Demonstrated experience in providing superior customer service. Clear DHS background study. Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record. WHAT WILL SET YOU APART Bachelors in related field.

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Job County: Stearns County

Job Education: Master's degree

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