Peer Support Specialist
Behavioral Health Network, Inc.

Behavioral Health Network (BHN), the largest provider of behavioral health services in Western Massachusetts, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Peer Support Specialist / Recovery Coach to join our team. Recognized by The Boston Globe as one of the Top 10 Employers in Massachusetts and certified as a Great Place to Work, BHN continues to provide compassionate, recovery-focused care to individuals on the path to wellness.

The Peer Support Specialist / Recovery Coach provides non-clinical, recovery-oriented support to individuals receiving services in a Clinical Stabilization Service (CCS) program. Using personal lived experience of recovery from substance use challenges, the Peer Support Specialist engages clients, fosters hope, supports stabilization and assists with transition planning to the next level of care.

What you will be doing:

• Establish rapport with individuals, family, co-workers, and collateral providers to gather information and develops a comprehensive understanding of an individual's current situation.
• Share one's own experience of recovery to support individuals in their own recovery process.
• Identify, assist, support, and communicate the needs of individuals served in the program, including mental status, social functioning, and safety issues.
• Based on interview, individual's preference, and clinical assessment, implements an Individual Action Plan for recovery and wellness using the individual's preferred tools, such as WRAP, Stanley Brown Safety Plan, 12-step, etc.
• Schedule is Thursday - Monday, 7:00am-3:30pm

What you bring:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Certification as a Peer Specialist (CPS) or Certification as a Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) preferred and/or ability to get certified within one year of employment required.
• Personal lived experience with behavioral health challenges required.
• Knowledge of recovery concepts and skills, including confidentiality and boundaries.
• Valid MA Divers License and registered, insured vehicle for all working hours preferred.

How to Apply

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply today! Please click "Apply for Job". You can also email Elisa Auker with your resume - elisa.auker@bhninc.org

PAY: $21.50 - 25.27 per hour

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