Peer Support Specialist

Overview
Join our dedicated team as a Peer Support Specialist and become a vital advocate for individuals navigating behavioral health challenges. In this role, you will provide empathetic, peer-led support to promote recovery, resilience, and empowerment. Your lived experience combined with professional guidance will help foster hope and stability for those seeking mental health and addiction recovery services. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives while working within a dynamic, supportive environment committed to holistic wellness.

Duties

• Offer peer-led support and mentorship to individuals experiencing mental health or substance use issues, fostering trust and engagement.
• Assist clients in developing coping strategies through crisis intervention and crisis management techniques.
• Conduct behavioral health assessments and support clients in setting achievable recovery goals.
• Utilize motivational interviewing skills to encourage positive behavior change and strengthen motivation for recovery.
• Document interactions and progress accurately using electronic health record (EHR) systems, ensuring compliance with confidentiality standards.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to coordinate care plans and provide consistent, person-centered support.
• Provide crisis management during emergency situations, ensuring safety and appropriate follow-up actions.

Skills

• Strong understanding of behavioral health principles, mental health counseling, and addiction counseling methods.
• Proven ability to perform crisis intervention effectively in high-pressure situations.
• Excellent mentoring skills with a compassionate approach to supporting diverse populations.
• Experience with social work practices and familiarity with EHR systems for documentation purposes.
• Skilled in motivational interviewing techniques to facilitate client engagement and recovery motivation.
• Knowledge of crisis management protocols and behavioral health best practices.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to build rapport and document accurately. This role is ideal for passionate individuals eager to leverage their lived experience into impactful support work that transforms lives. Join us in creating a compassionate environment where hope thrives!

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Peer Support: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Peer Support Specialist Certificate (Required)
• CDL (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: In person