Job Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Certified Peer Support Specialist to join our dynamic behavioral health team. In this vital role, you will leverage your lived experience and professional training to empower individuals navigating mental health challenges, substance use recovery, and behavioral health issues. Your energetic and motivational approach will foster hope, resilience, and independence among those you serve. This paid position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives while working within a supportive, team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide peer-led support by sharing personal recovery stories and fostering a sense of hope and empowerment
- Assist clients in developing personalized recovery plans and setting achievable goals
- Utilize crisis intervention techniques to de-escalate situations and ensure safety for clients and staff
- Employ crisis management skills to respond effectively during behavioral health emergencies or urgent situations
- Conduct motivational interviewing to encourage positive behavioral change and reinforce treatment adherence
- Collaborate with clinical teams, social workers, and addiction counselors to coordinate care and support services
- Document interactions accurately using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with privacy standards
- Mentor clients through ongoing support, providing guidance on coping strategies, community resources, and self-care practices
Experience
- Lived experience with mental health recovery or substance use disorder is essential; certification as a Peer Support Specialist is required
- Prior experience in crisis intervention or crisis management within behavioral health settings is highly preferred
- Knowledge of behavioral health principles, mental health counseling techniques, and addiction counseling methods
- Demonstrated ability to motivate others through mentoring and supportive communication
- Familiarity with social work practices and community resource navigation is advantageous
- Experience using EHR systems for documentation and record keeping is desirable
Join us in this rewarding role where your lived experience becomes a powerful tool for healing. Together, we can inspire hope, foster resilience, and promote lasting recovery for the individuals we serve.
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a fingerprint clearance card?
- Do you have professional experience as a peer support?
- Do you have a valid DL?
- Do you have a clean MVR?
Work Location: In person
