Peer Support Specialist

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is the largest provider of behavioral health services in Western Massachusetts and a Certified Great Place to Work. Recognized by The Boston Globe as the 10th Best Employer in Massachusetts, BHN is committed to providing high-quality, community-based behavioral health services. If you are highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about helping others, we invite you to join our team as a Peer Support Specialist!


The Peer Support Specialist provides community-based recovery support services to Hampden County adults with co-occurring disorders who are chronically homeless. The role utilizes lived experience to promote recovery, independence, and engagement in treatment. This position supports individuals in accessing services, developing recovery plans, and building connections within the community to enhance overall wellness and stability.

What you will do:

• Provides high-quality, community-based peer support services, including help with transportation
• Assists and empowers persons served to engage in recovery services.
• Conducts outreach to support treatment engagement.
• Facilitates participation in both MISSION Peer Support and Dual Recovery Therapy (DRT) groups.
• Supports development of wellness, safety, and treatment plans.
• Prepares individuals for meetings with providers and systems of care.
• Maintains a caseload of 12-15 individuals.
• Builds partnerships with community providers.
• Engages in trauma-informed approaches to care.
• Completes timely and accurate documentation.

Who you are:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Peer Specialist certification (or obtained within 6-12 months).
• Lived experience of addiction and recovery required.
• Knowledge of recovery principles and community resources.
• Strong interpersonal and basic computer skills.
• Valid Driver's License and excellent driving record required
• Access to a reliable vehicle

PAY: $24.50 per hour

PART TIME POSITION

How do I apply?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click "Apply for Job" below or visit our website at and click on "Browse All Jobs" to apply! You can also email your resume to Elisa Auker at View email address on click.appcast.io.

BHN is committed to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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