Certified Peer Specialist Jobs in the United States
Georgia Pines
Thomasville, Georgia
High school diploma or GED and two years' experience in a social service-relatedposition Or Bachelor's degree in a social service-relatedfield Or One year at the lower level or position equivalent. Georgia Pines Mental Health Lifted Programis currently seekingsomeone who has the passion, commitment, talent, and ability to work collaboratively with their peersto continue to advance the mission and vision of the organization.
MVP Recovery
Chester, PA
The CRS will play a crucial role in supporting individuals through their recovery journey by offering guidance, advocacy, and encouragement. We will provide support, linkage to treatment, and resources to help individuals navigate the journey to recovery with dignity and respect.
Human Development Services of Westchester
$21 - $23
Mamaroneck, NY
The LR utilizes a person-centered, trauma informed model of care, which emphasizes and supports a person's potential for recovery by optimizing quality of life and reducing symptoms of behavioral health conditions through empowerment, choice, and health and wellness goals. In today’s ever-changing health care marketplace, HDSW offers person-centered, trauma-informed, culturally competent services to over 3000 people each year, through a unique blend of innovative inter-related programs.
Recovery Resource Council
Dallas, TX
Demonstrated knowledge of substance use and misuse, addictions, family systems, and self-help groups; knowledge of the community and resources for the chemically dependent; experience in researching, organizing, and recording data; trained in Motivational Interviewing and trauma informed care. Recovery Resource Council is seeking to hire one, full-time Certified Recovery Support Peer Specialists to work on an Overdose Response Team within Hunt, Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant County locations.
BHHEP
Wayne County, PA
As a Certified Peer Specialist, you will play an integral part in the provision of Peer Support services, all within a supportive team environment while helping individuals access mental health services in Wayne County. WANT TO WORK FOR AN AGENCY THAT’S BEEN VOTED BEST PLACES TO WORK FOR 10 CONSECUTIVE YEARS WITH COMPETITIVE BENEFITS AND SALARY?CCR is excited to be expanding its mental health services in Wayne County.
Healthfirst
$40200 - $54570
Field, NY
Works telephonically when not in the field to make outreach calls and receive incoming calls to/from members regarding benefit questions/issues, care coordination, program inquiries, and connecting to their care manager. As a valued member of the Behavioral Health Care Management Team, the Peer Support Specialist (PSS) utilizes lived experience to model recovery and support Healthfirst members who are struggling with mental health and/or substance use disorders.
Aspire Behavioral Health & DD Services
Albany, Georgia
QUALIFICATIONS:Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent and Any combination of training and experience, which would have enabled the applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities in advocacy or advisory or governance and one (1) continuous year as a current or former recipient of treatment (including mental health/substance abuse treatment or diagnosis) Must be certified as Peer Specialist by the Georgia Department of Human Resources. OTHER DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS APPLICABLE TO THIS POSITION:In addition to meeting the minimal qualifications, preference will be given to those with a Bachelor's Degree in a human services area and Certified Peer Specialist designation with one year experience at the level of Certified Peer Specialist or a position with similar duties.
Valley Youth House
$21.6 - $24
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
To assist individuals with the development of self-help skills and facilitate activities that lead to increased self-worth and education of community outreach and to document these in Strength Based Assessments, Individualized Service Plans, and Crisis plans. To provide one-on-one support and encouragement to young adults to assist them with developing individual service plans aimed at increasing their active participation in person centered planning and delivery of individualized services.
Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network (Previously known as Heart of Texas MHMR)
Waco, TX
Under the general supervision of the Older Adult Program supervisor, the Peer Specialist performs assigned peer support activities in the Older Adult Program office and community at large. The Peer Coordinator must have been treated in a behavioral health system for at least one year and have a level of stability and recovery that facilitates participation in the treatment and recovery of other mental health consumers.
Helio Health
Syracuse, New York
Assist individuals in recovery with creating Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) as needed, taking steps to achieve personal goals for recovery, finding self-help groups, establishing self-help groups, or finding other recovery-focused groups. To support the mission of Helio Health, the Peer Specialist / Certified Recovery Peer Advocate(CRPA) assists individuals in recovery with regaining independence in their communities and sustaining their own recovery and improving their overall health.
Helio Health
$18.67 - $21.36
Utica, New York
Assist individuals in recovery with creating Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) as needed, taking steps to achieve personal goals for recovery, finding self-help groups, establishing self-help groups, or finding other recovery-focused groups. To support the mission of Helio Health, the Peer Specialist / Certified Recovery Peer Advocate(CRPA) assists individuals in recovery with regaining independence in their communities and sustaining their own recovery and improving their overall health.
Wisconsin Community Services
Milwaukee, WI
The Certified Peer Support Specialist serves as a coach or mentor who, through their own lived experience with recovery, provides guidance and role modeling to support wellness, purpose, meaningful relationships, and personal growth in the recovery process. The Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Certified Peer Specialist provides support to adults who are experiencing mental health, substance use, and/or co-occurring needs.
Cayuga Counseling Services Inc
Auburn, NY
Cayuga Counseling Services, Inc. seeks a Full-time (40 hours/week) Certified Peer Specialist who can provide non-clinical peer support services using lived experience of recovery to support individuals in resiliency, engagement, and wellness. Provide individual and group peer support services to care givers within MHOTRS and Trauma and Resiliency Service programs through face to face, telephone, email and telehealth meetings with the family.
Alternative Community Resource Programs Inc
Johnstown, PA
Services can include: advocacy, education, development of natural supports, support of work or other meaningful activity of the person's choosing, crisis support, wellness activities, effective utilization of the service delivery system, and service coordination and linkage to other service providers. CPS provide 1 on 1 person-centered, recovery-oriented services for adults 18 and over and/or youth and young adults 14-27 years old with serious mental illness and/or serious emotional disturbances to help them achieve recovery and community integration.
The GEO Group
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes. The Certified Peer Specialist facilitates the delivery of cognitive behavioral curriculum in a group setting focusing on the areas of motivation for change, social adjustment, personal management, social skills development, cognitive restructuring, and development of problem-solving skills.
Helio Health
Syracuse, New York
Assist individuals in recovery with creating Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) as needed, taking steps to achieve personal goals for recovery, finding self-help groups, establishing self-help groups, or finding other recovery-focused groups. To support the mission of Helio Health, the Peer Specialist / Certified Recovery Peer Advocate(CRPA) assists individuals in recovery with regaining independence in their communities and sustaining their own recovery and improving their overall health.
Wisconsin Community Services
Milwaukee, WI
We provide a continuum of care and support to individuals navigating adversity, including substance use challenges, mental health needs, criminal justice involvement, and employment barriers. If you are bilingual (English/Spanish) with personal experience in mental health or substance use recovery, and have completed or are in the process of completing the State of Wisconsin Peer Specialist certification, we encourage you to apply.
Wisconsin Community Services
Milwaukee, WI
The role of the Certified Peer Support Specialist is that of a coach or mentor who through his or her lived recovery experience, can provide the guidance and role modeling necessary to promote wellness, purpose in life, develop relationships, and the insight necessary to move forward. Position Summary: The Treatment alternatives Program (TAP) Certified Peer Specialist provides support to adults who have substance use or co-occurring needs that are involved in the criminal justice system.
Wisconsin Community Services
Milwaukee, WI
Peer Specialists support all individuals in the following goals: improve quality of life for individuals, promote individuals’ recovery, increase individuals’ ability to effectively deal with challenges and problem solve crises, increase individuals’ ability to manage stressors outside an inpatient hospital setting and assist individuals in navigating between system access points and levels of care. 1.Link individuals to a variety of self-determined supports and services, including traditional mental health services such as case management, psychiatry and individual therapy, mutual aid support groups, natural supports and discover other kinds of healing and/or purposeful activities that may contribute to the recovery process.
Radias Health
$59773
Saint Paul, MN
Additional responsibilities include participating in treatment planning, helping people access and maintain benefits and community resources, providing care coordination with external providers, connecting with natural supports, and providing crisis intervention services. Assist, teach, and support clients with activities of daily living, vocational skills, accessing housing, maintaining financial supports, and utilizing buses and other transportation in the community.
Corporate Hiring Solutions
FORT EDWARD, NY
Certified as a New York Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS) by the NY Peer Specialist Certification Board (NYPSCB). Participate in quarterly OMH-led calls and meetings to assess service gaps and improve program delivery.
Resources for Human Development
$17.38
Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania
By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment. About Resources for Human Development:Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies.
Easterseals PORT Health
$19
Mount Airy, North Carolina
About Easterseals PORT Health:Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy, compassionate partner providing exceptional disability, behavioral health and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Environment:Employment Peer Mentor works as part of a team and while there is daily office based work the bulk of the work is in the community including the street, homes, shelters, jails and hospitals and services are delivered when and where individuals need them.
BHHEP
Pottsville, PA
They travel to meet consumers in community settings, such as their homes or other agreed-upon locations, to provide individualized support to assess needs, develop recovery-oriented goals, and assist peers in implementing and maintaining their recovery plans. Our Certified Peer Specialists (CPSs) play a vital role in supporting individuals on their journey of recovery from mental illness.
Hillcrest Children Center
Washington, DC
Assists clients in developing natural support networks by locating supports and services in the community such as AA, self-help groups, and recreational centers. Utilizing their personal, lived experience with mental health challenges and/or substance use recovery, the CPS provides non-clinical, peer-to-peer support to help individuals navigate their own recovery journeys.
ATC Healthcare
Griffin, GA
Provided authorized service- ensures that all applicable services are authorized prior to rendering services. Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking to make a real difference in the lives of people facing some of their most challenging moments?
Georgia Pines
Thomasville, Georgia
High school diploma or GED and two years' experience in a social service-relatedposition Or Bachelor's degree in a social service-relatedfield Or One year at the lower level or position equivalent. Exciting new opportunity to start andto join an innovative, community-based behavioral health and intellectual/developmental disabilities services organization located in South Georgia.
SELF Inc.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Education and Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalent with one (1) year of training and/or experience in homelessness, shelter management, clean/sober addiction, and outreach or substance abuse or an equivalent combination of education and experience. EXPERIENCE:At least one year of experience working in programs with residential facilities/properties and providing services to individuals with challenges that include homelessness, substance abuse, mental health, or other barriers to self-sufficiency.
Carastar Health
Montgomery, Alabama
Through positive collaboration and relationships, promote access and quality services for the youth/family by assisting with accessing strength-based mental health/health services, social services, educational services and other supports and resources required to assist the family unit to attain its vision/goals/objectives including:Creating early access to the messages of recovery and wellness; Helping the family identify natural supports that exist for the youth; Working with youth/young adults to access supports which maintain youth in the least restrictive setting possible; Working with the youth/young adult to ensure that they have choices in life aspects, sustained access to an ownership of their IRP and resources developed; Working with youth/young adult to provide adequate information to make healthier choices about their use of alcohol and/or other drugs; Working with the provider community and other practitioners, the CPS-Y promotes the youth to self-advocate to:Develop responsive and flexible resources that facilitate community-based interventions; Create a person-centered, recovery-oriented treatment plan that correspond with the needs of the youth/family; Acknowledge the importance of Self Care, addressing the need to maintain whole health and wellness. This should include support in building "recovery capital" (formal and informal community supports); Assisting with identifying community and individual supports (including friends, relatives, schools, religious affiliations, etc.) that can be used by the youth to achieve his/her goals and objectives; Assisting the youth and family participants as needed in coordinating with other youth-serving systems (or at a certain age, collaboration and engagement with adult-serving systems) to achieve the family/youth goals; Provide resources and educational materials to help assist youth with understanding services, options, and treatment expectations, as well assistance with developing wellness tools and coping skills, including:Understanding various system processes, how these relate to the youth's recovery process, and their valued role; Understanding what a mental health diagnosis means and what a journey to recovery may look like; The role of services/prescribed medication in diminishing/managing the symptoms of that condition and increasing resilience and functioning in living with that condition; Facilitate and create advocacy, balance, and cohesion between the youth/family served, professionals (including CPS-Ps who may be supporting the family), and other supporting partners.
Elwyn
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The CPS plays an integral role in the interdisciplinary team including but not limited to providing a rapid response to community crises using a trauma-informed approach, assessment, crisis stabilization planning, social determinants of health screening and referrals, community engagement, and linking individuals to other services to meet their immediate and long-term needs. Responsibilities: Elwyn seeks a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) to provide outreach to individuals receiving crisis supports and, following assessment/intervention by the Mobile Crisis Specialist and the medical professional, assists individuals by providing appropriate resources with the goal that the individual sees the crises in the context of a larger story of hope.
Resources for Human Development
$17.26
Charlotte, North Carolina
Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) services consist of peer support services; advocacy for Persons in Recovery (PIRs); sharing of coping skills and providing recovery information for PIRs. About Resources for Human Development:Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies.
River Edge Behavioral Health Center
Macon, Georgia
About River Edge Behavioral Health:Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. Position Overview:River Edge Behavioral Health is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to join our dedicated team in providing recovery-oriented support to individuals in our Adult and Child & Adolescent Units.
River Edge Behavioral Health Center
Milledgeville, Georgia
Program Overview:The Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) for the ACT and InTune Programs plays a vital role in fostering mutual peer support, promoting hope-based relationships, and collaborating with clinical teams. Company Overview:At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families.
Seacoast Mental Health Center
Portsmouth, NH
Peer Specialist will actively participate with the Mobile Team Leader and team members to establish treatment goals, parameter and services which contribute to the team increasing positive consumer outcomes in the community. As an expert in community resources, Peer Specialist can link the appropriate mental health resources that best fit the presenting problems of the consumer as well as their level of motivation and stage of change.
Aspire Behavioral Health & DD Services
Columbus, Macon, Georgia
Under immediate to general supervision, the Certified Parent Peer Specialist (CPS-P) provides peer support services to a caseload of youth ages 5 through 20 and their families who are enrolled in IC3 services, collaborates with other designated staff, participates in team meetings, serves as a youth advocate, provides information and peer support for individuals in a variety of settings, meets minimal contacts per month with each individual, provides collaborative documentation, attends collaborative meetings with staff and other youth serving stakeholders for continuity of care, assists with crisis response. Intensive Customized Care Coordination (IC3) is a provider based High Fidelity Wraparound intervention comprised of a team selected by the family/caregiver in which the family and team identify the goals and the appropriate strategies to reach the goals identified by the family.
Clinical Support
Athol, MA
As a CBHC Certified Peer you will provide hope, mutual peer support, advocacy, purposeful sharing of lived experience, and education to individuals receiving services. Join our team of over 650 multi-disciplinary staff and become part of a collaborative environment where excellence is fostered internally and partnerships are forged externally with community organizations.
Indian Rivers Behavioral Health
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Working Conditions: Works in wide range of settings, including the main outpatient center, in the client's home, community-based settings, residential programs, or in transport vehicles. Model for clients, good communication skills, recovery-oriented living skills, effective coping techniques, and self-help strategies.
Indian Rivers Behavioral Health
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Working Conditions: Works in wide range of settings, including the main outpatient center, in the client's home, community-based settings, residential programs, or in transport vehicles. Model for clients, good communication skills, recovery-oriented living skills, effective coping techniques, and self-help strategies.
Clinical Support
Gardner, MA
Join our team of over 650 multi-disciplinary staff and become part of a collaborative environment where excellence is fostered internally and partnerships are forged externally with community organizations. CSO has consistently received high marks on their internal employee satisfaction survey, noting that over 90% of CSO staff would recommend CSO as a great place to work.
Pathways to Life, Inc
Kitty Hawk, NC
Our efforts enhance recovery, wellness, self-determination, and independence by providing person-centered supports, advocacy, and outreach efforts delivered with empathy and respect. While your work as a CPSS is critical to helping clients achieve personal growth and recovery, our organization also provides services in education, employment support, residential programs, and community engagement.
CN Guidance and Counseling Services
Hicksville, NY
The Certified Peer Specialist functions as a member of the Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center to assist with the outreach, support and coordination of care for those eligible Nassau County residents Peer Specialist will serve as a role model and/or health coach for clients. CN Guidance & Counseling Services, inspires and catalyzes recovery for people living with mental health and substance use conditions through innovative and person-centered integrated clinical treatment, counseling, housing, and support services.
Child & Family Focus, Inc.
Audubon, PA
A Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) will serve as an advocate and mentor to Transition Age Youth (ages 14-26) with serious mental illness and/or emotional disturbance to develop community supports, navigate mental health systems and access resources, support maintenance of wellness and recovery based on personal lived experience, and INSPIRE HOPE to help youth reach their full potential and overcome obstacles in the face of life’s daily challenges. A CPS meets at least weekly in the home and community with a focus on helping the young person maintain personal wellness and develop the use of coping skills, build social skills and a social community, identify educational and/or employment opportunities, improve functioning in their environment, and enhance and practice daily living skills.
Child & Family Focus, Inc.
Allentown, PA
The FEP Team offers young people an array of services, including low-dose medication management, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Psychosis, Family Education, Case Management, Supported Education and Employment, and Certified Peer Support services. FEP seeks to improve the quality of life of young people by instilling hope through empowerment to guide their own treatment, educating them about their psychosis, re-establishing relationships, and re-integrating them back into the community whether it’s attending school or working.
Child & Family Focus, Inc.
Valley Forge, PA
The FEP Team offers young people an array of services, including low-dose medication management, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Psychosis, Family Education, Case Management, Supported Education and Employment, and Certified Peer Support services. FEP seeks to improve the quality of life of young people by instilling hope through empowerment to guide their own treatment, educating them about their psychosis, re-establishing relationships, and re-integrating them back into the community whether it’s attending school or working.
NAMI San Diego
Chula Vista, CA
Using lived experience, promote self-sufficiency by assisting member to access community resources, including behavioral and physical health care, education, self-help and advocacy, transit, benefits, housing, money management, cultural, faith based, leisure and recreation opportunities. Our program provides a uniquely supportive and collaborative Clubhouse setting where Members (program participants) and staff work together to operate all aspects of the organization in an atmosphere built on principles of mutual respect and caring.
GATEWAY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
Jackson, MS
Display a professional attitude and possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with peers, families, and staff from a variety of cultures and social backgrounds. The Certified Peer Specialist is a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team responsible for ensuring the incorporation of psychosocial and environmental needs in the treatment process.
Woods Services
$20 - $20.5
Coatesville, Pennsylvania
Legacy Treatment Services operates a State-designated Crisis Intervention Program for Chester County, providing evaluations 24 hours a day / 365 days a year to individuals experiencing a psychiatric crisis or posing a danger to self, others or property. This continuum is designed to meet the complex needs of each individual and creates a continuum of services that are able to meet the needs of children, adults and families through a continuum of services utilizing an integrated care model.
Woods Services
$20 - $20.5
Coatesville, Pennsylvania
Legacy Treatment Services operates a State-designated Crisis Intervention Program for Chester County, providing evaluations 24 hours a day / 365 days a year to individuals experiencing a psychiatric crisis or posing a danger to self, others or property. This continuum is designed to meet the complex needs of each individual and creates a continuum of services that are able to meet the needs of children, adults and families through a continuum of services utilizing an integrated care model.
Easterseals PORT Health
$19
Kinston, North Carolina
About Easterseals PORT Health:Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy, compassionate partner providing exceptional disability, behavioral health and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Environment:Employment Peer Mentor works as part of a team and while there is daily office based work the bulk of the work is in the community including the street, homes, shelters, jails and hospitals and services are delivered when and where individuals need them.
The Center for Health Care Services
$31200 - $37440
San Antonio, TX
Must have adequate mobility that requires frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching (vertical and horizontal), using fingers, hands, feet, legs and torso in various care. At the Center for Health Care Services, we are committed to providing our employees with a total compensation package that includes competitive pay, affordable health and wellness benefits, generous paid time off, flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities and generous retirement savings options.