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Peer Support Specialist

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The Peer Support Specialist will be responsible for promoting and delivering recovery-oriented peer support services to persons-in-recovery.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Provide Peer Support to ClientsEngage peers in both in-patient and out-patient settings, by understanding their issues and concernsProvide face-to-face support to peers; inspire hope through positive and intentional self-disclosure, promote empowerment and self-determination in peers referredRecognise different stages of recovery and provide relevant supportive work through reflective listening or identifying resourcesIntroduce and facilitate the completion of IMH Personal Wellness and Recovery booklet for referred peers who are keenKeep a lookout for degenerating symptoms of peers under their support2. Advocacy
  • Provide inputs (observations, comments or questions) with other team members and recognise psychosocial needs of peers
  • Present and discuss cases during multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings
  • Share recovery experiences at MSW / IMH and external public events
  • Network with community partners, statutory boards and hospitals on any peer support related matters, where necessary
Clinical Services: Casework & Programs3. Peer support casesReceive referrals from MSWs or MDT for peer support needed by peers in the wardMaintain a comprehensive database on relevant case load of peers attended toPerform documentation and administrative duties such as timely recordings of sessions and group notes and upload them into patient's' database accuratelyTo provide information for simple straight-forward cases, otherwise, to refer to MSWTo assist with simple casework tasks - information gathering with peer, follow up and joint home visits with MSWs for discharged peers known to PSS, etc.4. GroupworkPSS will be involved in planning, facilitating and co-facilitating groups.These may include:Recovery WorkshopPeer support groupsPSS outings5. Programme and Services' SupportTo organise and assist in the delivery and implementation of MSW programmes and services - caregiver support services, ward-based events and etc.To participate in service or work improvement projects within the team.Assist in research/group work/road show recruitmentTo work with MSW trainers to participate in training courses delivered by the department.To participate in events organised by DepartmentAny other work - related duties, as assigned by SupervisorRequirements:CompetencyDemonstrate good awareness of their mental health condition / recovery and what to do to maintain their wellnessWillingness to use their personal/lived experience of mental health challenges and accessing mental health services, to support peers in an appropriate and intentional manner.Computer literate - basic skills in Microsoft OfficeAble to communicate through emails and documentationAble to communicate in English and a second languageEducational and Professional RequirementsMin diploma / degreeCertificate in Peer Support (NCSS) is compulsoryAbout IMH:The Institute of Mental Health (IMH) in Singapore, established in 1928, is a premier 2,000-bed psychiatric hospital nestled in Buangkok Green Medical Park, providing comprehensive mental health services across 50 inpatient wards and 7 outpatient clinics, while also playing a pivotal role in training the next generation of mental health professionals through the NHG-AHPL Residency Programme and collaborations with local academic institutions.
The Peer Support Specialist will be responsible for promoting and delivering recovery-oriented peer support services to persons-in-recovery.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Provide Peer Support to ClientsEngage peers in both in-patient and out-patient settings, by understanding their issues and concernsProvide face-to-face support to peers; inspire hope through positive and intentional self-disclosure, promote empowerment and self-determination in peers referredRecognise different stages of recovery and provide relevant supportive work through reflective listening or identifying resourcesIntroduce and facilitate the completion of IMH Personal Wellness and Recovery booklet for referred peers who are keenKeep a lookout for degenerating symptoms of peers under their support2. Advocacy
  • Provide inputs (observations, comments or questions) with other team members and recognise psychosocial needs of peers
  • Present and discuss cases during multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings
  • Share recovery experiences at MSW / IMH and external public events
  • Network with community partners, statutory boards and hospitals on any peer support related matters, where necessary
Clinical Services: Casework & Programs3. Peer support casesReceive referrals from MSWs or MDT for peer support needed by peers in the wardMaintain a comprehensive database on relevant case load of peers attended toPerform documentation and administrative duties such as timely recordings of sessions and group notes and upload them into patient's' database accuratelyTo provide information for simple straight-forward cases, otherwise, to refer to MSWTo assist with simple casework tasks - information gathering with peer, follow up and joint home visits with MSWs for discharged peers known to PSS, etc.4. GroupworkPSS will be involved in planning, facilitating and co-facilitating groups.These may include:Recovery WorkshopPeer support groupsPSS outings5. Programme and Services' SupportTo organise and assist in the delivery and implementation of MSW programmes and services - caregiver support services, ward-based events and etc.To participate in service or work improvement projects within the team.Assist in research/group work/road show recruitmentTo work with MSW trainers to participate in training courses delivered by the department.To participate in events organised by DepartmentAny other work - related duties, as assigned by SupervisorRequirements:CompetencyDemonstrate good awareness of their mental health condition / recovery and what to do to maintain their wellnessWillingness to use their personal/lived experience of mental health challenges and accessing mental health services, to support peers in an appropriate and intentional manner.Computer literate - basic skills in Microsoft OfficeAble to communicate through emails and documentationAble to communicate in English and a second languageEducational and Professional RequirementsMin diploma / degreeCertificate in Peer Support (NCSS) is compulsoryAbout IMH:The Institute of Mental Health (IMH) in Singapore, established in 1928, is a premier 2,000-bed psychiatric hospital nestled in Buangkok Green Medical Park, providing comprehensive mental health services across 50 inpatient wards and 7 outpatient clinics, while also playing a pivotal role in training the next generation of mental health professionals through the NHG-AHPL Residency Programme and collaborations with local academic institutions.