Peer Support Specialist

Community Bridges • Mesa, AZ

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About The Position

The F/ACT Peer Support Specialist is a member of the clinical team dedicated to F/ACT clients. The role coordinates services based on daily staffings with other clinical team members and provides experience, strength, and hope to individuals, their families, and significant others. The specialist shares personal recovery experience and knowledge of the behavioral health system and available community resources to promote recovery and self-improvement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders.
• Current Arizona driver’s license.
• Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) qualification in accordance with A.A.C. R9-10-101.33 and CBI Clinical Policies and Procedures.
• Certified Peer Support Specialist certification.
• Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher preferred.
• One to three years of experience working in the behavioral health and/or substance abuse field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services based on daily staffings with other members of the clinical team.
• Share recovery experience and knowledge of the behavioral health system and community resources with individuals, families, and significant others.
• Provide experience, strength, and hope to promote recovery and self-improvement.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off accrual, starting with a five-week plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Supplemental plans, including hospital indemnity and critical illness coverage.
• Pet insurance.
• Dependent care savings and health care savings.
• 401(k) with employer match; 100% vested upon enrollment.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs.
• Incentives.
• Ongoing training and support and professional growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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