Peer Support Specialist

Clarvida - Louisiana • Mandeville, LA

7d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Clarvida is seeking a purpose-driven Certified Peer Support Specialist to join its Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team in Mandeville, Louisiana. The specialist supports adults with severe mental illness in their homes and community, working alongside multidisciplinary staff to help clients live successful, productive lives and remain connected with friends, family, and the community.

The role draws on the specialist’s lived experience to support adults with severe and persistent mental illness or emotional disturbance who are engaged in treatment and recovery. Services promote hope, wellness, and recovery for clients and their natural support systems through treatment engagement, education, support, and connections to community resources. Regular supervision is provided for professional growth and development.

The position is primarily community-based, with some work in the office or by Zoom or phone. It includes transporting clients in a company car as needed and a one-week on-call rotation every 6–8 weeks. On-call work may be handled virtually or in person, depending on the situation, and earns additional PTO. The stated schedule is 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or higher.
• Personal lived experience with addiction, a mental health diagnosis, or abuse, and at least two years in recovery.
• Must be willing to self-identify with clients to support their growth.
• Certified as a Peer Support Specialist, or able to become certified.
• Valid state driver’s license in good standing.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of experience working with the population served.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support to adults with severe mental illness or emotional disturbance who are actively engaged in mental health treatment and recovery.
• Use personal lived experience to support clients’ growth and recovery.
• Engage clients in treatment and provide education and support.
• Connect clients with community resources and motivate their recovery process.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment team.
• Meet with clients primarily in the local community, with some work in the office or via Zoom or phone.
• Transport clients using a company car as needed.
• Participate in a one-week on-call rotation every 6–8 weeks.

Benefits

• Paid vacation days, increasing with tenure.
• Separate sick leave that rolls over annually.
• Up to 10 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• DailyPay access to earnings before payday.
• Training, development, and continuing education opportunities.
• 401(k).
• Free licensure supervision.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• National discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment through Perks @ Clarvida.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Cellphone stipend.
• Additional PTO earned for on-call work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED