Crestwood Behavioral Health is hiring a Peer Support Specialist

About the Role

Role details below.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to individuals with mental health, substance use, or trauma conditions using personal recovery experience.
• Guide and support others experiencing similar mental health, substance use, or trauma issues toward increased wellness.
• Work in mutuality with peers to share recovery experiences in an inspirational way.
• Support clients in developing resilience and accessing wellness tools and staff support.
• Contribute to a program focused on restoring hope, empowerment, community inclusion, realized potential, and psychiatric stabilization.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• A lived experience with mental health or substance use disorder (SUD).
• Completion of an 80-hour Peer Support Learning training or equivalent within 90 days of hire, or having completed the training within 2 years of hire.
• Current techniques of behavioral intervention training within six months of hire.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Sick Leave Buy Back
• 401(k) Retirement
• Scholarship Program
• Qualifying Supervision for BBS Associates
• Competitive Pay
• Paid Holidays
• Service Awards
• Jury Duty Pay

Compensation

Competitive Pay

Work Arrangement

On-site

Additional Information

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.
• Crestwood is required to participate in the E-Verify program.
• The organization is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Affirmative action is taken to ensure employment and advancement opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
• Applicants who need assistance or reasonable accommodation during the application process can contact HR@CBHI.net.
• Candidates can learn more about being part of the Crestwood Family via the Career Page: https://workatcrestwood.com/