ROADs Certified Peer Support Specialist CPRS
About The Position
RIDGEVIEW , a not-for-profit community mental health center, is seeking a Tennessee Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) at our Oak Ridge , TN, location. This peer support position will be part of the startup team for the ROADs (Road to Recovery) program which will create partnerships and significantly expand Ridgeview's work in opioid abatement. The CPRS schedule will be Saturday-Monday, 9am-5pm. The ROADs program will begin January 1, 2026. Ridgeview has been named a 2025 Top Workplace by Knoxville News Sentinel, which is a testament to our staff who unite behind the idea of One Ridgeview. Ridgeview is a place where staff want to work, a place where staff are valued and appreciated, and a place where staff are proud of the impact they are making toward the improvement of people's lives. At Ridgeview, our real job satisfaction is derived from co-workers, clients, and the realization that we are part of carrying out Ridgeview's mission. HOPE | HEALING | RECOVERY "Where life's complexities are met with hope"
Requirements
- Must be a current or former mental health consumer with a minimum of two years of experience working in the mental health field or a Certified Peer Specialist (CPRS).
- A High School Diploma or GED at minimum.
- If not a CPRS, must be qualified and willing to obtain Peer Specialist Certification within one year of hire.
- Requires TN drivers license and F endorsement (may be obtained within 90 days of hire).
Responsibilities
- providing peer support
- assistance in meeting program objectives
- co-facilitating recovery groups (as needed)
- providing supports for program participants while on the inpatient unit
- assisting with transitions onto and from the Inpatient Unit
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement
- Long-Term Disability
- Holiday Pay
- Vacation and Sick Leave
- Life Insurance
- Wellness Plan
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
