Certified Peer Support Specialist

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 serve as a trusted advocate and mentor for individuals navigating mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. Your lived experience and empathetic approach will empower clients on their recovery journey, fostering hope, resilience, and independence. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of diverse communities by providing peer support rooted in recovery principles, harm reduction strategies, and client-centered communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support and mentorship to individuals with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, or co-occurring disorders.
• Assist clients in developing recovery plans, setting goals, and identifying strengths to promote self-advocacy and empowerment.
• Utilize crisis management and intervention techniques to de-escalate situations and ensure client safety during emergencies or behavioral crises.
• Employ motivational interviewing and harm reduction strategies to support clients’ motivation for change and reduce risky behaviors.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client information while documenting interactions accurately.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including social workers, addiction counselors, and behavioral health professionals—to coordinate care and support services.
• Work effectively with culturally diverse communities by demonstrating sensitivity, respect, and understanding of different backgrounds and experiences.

Requirements

• Valid certification as a Peer Support Specialist or equivalent credential demonstrating lived experience with mental health recovery or substance use recovery advocacy.
• Strong skills in crisis management, crisis intervention, and behavioral health techniques to ensure client safety during challenging situations.
• Knowledge of addiction counseling, harm reduction principles, motivational interviewing, and social work practices is highly desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds while maintaining professionalism and empathy.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations and organizational policies.

Join us in empowering individuals on their path to recovery! This role offers a rewarding opportunity to leverage your lived experience and professional skills to foster hope, resilience, and positive change within our community.

Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person