Peer Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Ability to demonstrate reading, writing, and speaking skills successfully.
• Knowledge of mental health and substance use disorders.
• Good communication skills.
• Understanding of client rights, confidentiality, ethics, and professional roles.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and recognize potential risks.
• Ability to model appropriate use of personal story and self-disclosure.
• Ability to accept diversity and understand cultural competency.
• Understanding of trauma, resiliency, recovery, and a wellness-oriented lifestyle.
• Ability to demonstrate and teach wellness life skills.
• Ability to encourage development of natural supports.
• Willingness to seek supervision and/or ask for direction.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to learn, teach, and implement evidence-based practices and curriculum appropriate to specified clinical needs.
• Organization, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage relationships constructively and positively.
• Ability to work three 12-hour day shifts (7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.) and five on-call night shifts (7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.) per month.
• Possession of a valid state driver’s license.
• Must submit to and pass a post-offer drug screen.
• Must meet conditions of annual TB screening, federally required drug screening, and influenza vaccination or comply with applicable policy and procedure.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a clinical team, coordinate client interactions with the team, follow client treatment plans, and work under supervision.
• Work with inpatient clients and respond to community crisis calls.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality during the problem-solving process.
• Develop and co-facilitate educational activities for designated clients and families.
• Facilitate strength-based recovery group meetings.
• Schedule and coordinate client appointments with clinicians’ assistance.
• Provide general information about recovery from mental health and substance use issues.
• Perform advocacy and peer support tasks as assigned.
• Perform basic physical care procedures, including taking vital signs, assisting with physical exams, and feeding patients.
• Observe and assess clients’ behavioral health status and provide evidence-based intervention strategies.
• Refer clients to clinicians or care coordinators for follow-up as needed.
• Provide concrete support and ensure safety plans are implemented.
• Work with clinicians, specialists, care coordinators, and psychiatric providers as part of a team.
• Document patient contacts and other clinical information in the health record system.
• Provide community outreach and education.
• Participate in job-related training sessions and seminars.
• Attend required staff meetings.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance for assigned work shifts.
• Transport clients or arrange transportation as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.