Peer Support Specialist, FEP

Greater Nashua Mental Health • Nashua, NH

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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 Peer Support Specialist builds meaningful, trusting relationships with clients, mentors them, and uses personal experience to help them advocate for themselves and pursue recovery. The specialist provides an example of what clients can strive for in their recovery and works collaboratively with clients, families, and HOPE/FEP team members.

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-motivated, and proactive.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and be flexible with workload and assignments.
• Ability to exercise judgment.
• Valid driver’s license and an 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 individuals who have disengaged from services.
• Develop therapeutic relationships with clients and their 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, including 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 the employee’s birthday
• Bereavement leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program

What This Job Offers

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