Peer Support Specialist, FEP
About The Position
Greater Nashua Mental Health is seeking a full-time Peer Support Specialist to join its First Episode Psychosis (FEP) team in Nashua, New Hampshire. The role develops meaningful, trusting relationships with clients, serves as a mentor, and supports clients in advocating for themselves through the specialist’s personal experience. The specialist models recovery and helps clients identify what they can work toward. The position supports client engagement and recovery through relationship-building, outreach, community- and home-based support, peer-led groups, and connection to natural supports and recovery resources. It also involves collaboration with the HOPE/FEP team, community outreach, documentation in accordance with HIPAA and agency standards, and training and supervision aligned with NAVIGATE/OnTrackNY peer guidelines.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- 1 to 2 years of related work experience.
- Ability to work with diverse populations.
- Knowledge of substance abuse services.
- Ability to build trust and form impactful relationships.
- Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivation, and a proactive approach.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multitask and be flexible with workload and assignments.
- Ability to exercise judgment.
- Valid driver’s license and automobile with liability insurance in the amount required by agency policy.
Responsibilities
- Support client engagement and continued connection throughout treatment, including outreach and re-engagement with people who have disengaged from services.
- Develop therapeutic relationships with clients and families, collaborating with HOPE/FEP team members to support recovery goals.
- Participate in meetings with new referrals to explain program structure, expectations, and the role of peer support.
- Provide community- and home-based support, including accompanying clients to school, employment, and wellness-related activities as part of shared decision-making and recovery planning.
- Co-facilitate peer-led and recovery-focused groups and activities, such as IPS, SRAP, and WHAM, to promote connection, resiliency, and wellness.
- Share lived experience appropriately to model recovery, promote hope, and support coping with symptoms.
- Connect clients with natural supports, recovery communities, and peer-run services to strengthen long-term support systems.
- Assist with community outreach initiatives to promote awareness of First Episode Psychosis services and support referral generation.
- Maintain complete and timely documentation in compliance with HIPAA and agency standards.
- Participate in ongoing training and supervision aligned with NAVIGATE/OnTrackNY peer guidelines.
- Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Choice of two health insurance plans
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Group life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Accident and critical illness insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with agency match
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Generous earned time off
- Paid extended sick time
- 10 paid holidays plus birthday
- Bereavement leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
