Peer Counselor - Per Diem

Mass General Brigham•Belmont, MA

5d•$21 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

This is a per diem, part-time position requiring 15 hours per week. Shifts are flexible and scheduled Monday through Friday only, with no weekend work. The role requires the candidate to be a Certified Peer and Family Specialist. The Peer Counselor position works with peers to provide support through education, resources, and community integration, promoting the recovery process. This position does require patient care.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Related experience 0-1 year required
Candidate has a history of managing their own illness and can proactively use personal experience to support others in their recovery.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport and active listening skills.
Knowledge about resilience, recovery, and wellness from behavioral health conditions.
Self-awareness and the ability to receive feedback to enhance learning and recovery.
Ability to set appropriate personal and professional boundaries.

Nice To Haves

Certified Peer and Family Specialist [CPFS] - State Specific Certification Board preferred
Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred

Responsibilities

Works with multidisciplinary staff to assist individuals with vocational, social, and life skills on-site and in the community.
Meets one-on-one with members to provide support around members’ mental health recovery process while setting appropriate limits and professional boundaries.
Receives one-on-one supervision every week from program supervisory staff to provide guidance and support.
Participates in weekly team meetings to provide updates, set goals, and outline action plans for team members.
Maintains confidentiality of members’ personal history.
Individually leads/facilitates groups to provide support and guidance to members.
Uses own recovery experience as a framework to understand and support members in their own recovery journey and process own recovery experience professionally, consistently observing appropriate limits/boundaries.
Completes required documentation in a timely fashion.
Inspires hope by modeling personal responsibility, self-advocacy, and wellness.