Peer Counselor

Mass General Brigham • Middleborough, MA

2d • $20 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Peer Counselor position works with peers to provide support through education, resources, and community integration, promoting the recovery process.

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 every week from program supervisory staff to provide guidance and support to the peer counselor as he/she interfaces with members.
• Participates in weekly team meetings to provide updates, set goals, and outline action plans for team members.
• Peer Counselor has access to members’ personal history; therefore, CONFIDENTIALITY is a must.
• Individually leads/facilitates groups to provide support and guidance to members.
• Uses his/her own recovery experience as a framework to understand and support members in their own recovery journey and process his/her own recovery experience professionally, consistently observing appropriate limits/boundaries, including those supported by the Peer Specialist certification training.
• Complete required documentation in a timely fashion.
• Inspire hope by modeling personal responsibility, self-advocacy, and wellness.

What This Job Offers

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