Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS)
About The Position
Healing Rock Recovery is a leading provider of integrated behavioral health services, specializing in substance use disorder treatment through Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs. Our mission is to deliver compassionate, evidence-based, recovery-oriented care that supports long-term wellness, personal empowerment, and sustained recovery. In this full-time, on-site role, the Certified Peer Support Specialist serves as a vital member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Drawing from lived experience in recovery, you will provide peer-based support, mentorship, and advocacy to clients engaged in PHP and IOP services. This role supports client engagement, retention, and recovery capital while reinforcing hope, self-efficacy, and personal responsibility.
Requirements
- Current Montana Certified Peer Support Specialist certification in good standing
- Lived experience in recovery from substance use disorder and/or co-occurring mental health conditions, with sufficient stability to serve in a peer support role
- Demonstrated knowledge of recovery-oriented systems of care and trauma-informed peer support practices
- Ability to provide peer support services within the defined scope of practice for Certified Peer Support Specialists in Montana
- Ability to establish rapport, trust, and professional boundaries with clients
- Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment team
- Basic computer proficiency and willingness to learn Kipu EMR (experience a plus, not required)
- Full-time, on-site availability in Billings, MT
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one and group peer support grounded in lived recovery experience
- Model recovery-oriented behaviors, healthy boundaries, and coping strategies
- Support clients in developing and working toward individualized recovery goals
- Facilitate peer-led groups focused on recovery skills, wellness, and community reintegration
- Assist clients with navigating systems of care, including treatment, housing, employment, and community resources
- Offer encouragement and support during transitions in care, including step-down planning and discharge preparation
- Collaborate closely with clinical, medical, and case management staff to support integrated care delivery
- Participate in treatment team meetings as appropriate, maintaining professional and ethical boundaries
- Document peer support services accurately and timely in Kipu EMR in accordance with program and regulatory requirements
- Support client engagement and retention through outreach, check-ins, and recovery-oriented relationship building
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- paid time off
- family leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
