Description
The Peer Specialist provides education, support, and interventions for clients recovering from mental health and substance use disorders. Responsibilities include individual and group counseling, case management, crisis intervention, discharge placement, peer support, advocacy, outreach, documentation, field-based services, and shift coverage. The role requires Peer Specialist Certification, a high school diploma or GED, relevant mental health or substance use recovery experience, cultural competency, and willingness to disclose; bilingual ability and Microsoft Office or EHR software knowledge are preferred.
