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Peer Support Specialist

Insight Global

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Peer Support Specialist for their clients in Newark NJ. The Peer Support Specialist fosters a recovery-oriented environment for adults (18+), offering peer support services that empower individuals to regain control over their lives and recovery journey. They engage therapeutically with consumers, using personal recovery experiences to build rapport and model effective communication, coping, and self-help strategies. The specialist helps consumers identify personal recovery goals, set objectives, and select appropriate interventions, contributing actively to treatment planning. They educate on self-care, maintain therapeutic relationships to monitor emotional or behavioral changes, and refer to clinical staff when needed. Additionally, they advocate for resources based on assessed needs, ensuring services align with UBHC and unit policies.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to View email address on click.appcast.io learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy:

Skills and Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Peer Support Certification

Self-identified current or former user of mental health and/or co-occurring services with lived recovery experience

2+ years of experience supporting others using the recovery model / psychosocial rehabilitation

Ability to work independently and on a team, with flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays, and basic computer documentation skills

Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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