Peer Support Specialist - Rapid Response

Title Peer Support Specialist – Rapid Response Location Manchester, NH 03101 Job Type Full‑time (40 hours per week); First or Second shift available Salary $20.50 – $30.42 per hour Sign‑On Bonus 5k sign‑on bonus for all full‑time clinical positions About Us Everyone deserves to feel healthy in both body and mind. At The Mental Health Center, we’re committed to helping you understand mental illness and get on the road to recovery. Our programs and services aim to restore health and improve quality of life. We believe each staff member plays an integral role in fulfilling our mission to provide the highest quality of care possible. We know our employees are the key to our success and we currently have job opportunities available so YOU too can become part of our successful, energetic, and dedicated organization! We are also proud to be a recipient of The Bell Seal Certification for Workplace Mental Health, recognizing our commitment to creating a mentally healthy, supportive, and inclusive work environment. Job Description As a Peer Support Specialist on the Rapid Response Team, you will be an important member of a team supporting individuals with substance use disorders. Using your own lived experiences with recovery, you will build meaningful relationships that empower patients to achieve their personal goals. In this role, you will support patients by offering empathy, encouragement, and practical guidance. You will play an essential part in supporting our patients in building recovery capital—the internal strengths and external resources that sustain long‑term recovery. Key Responsibilities Work with a multi‑disciplinary team including clinicians, psychiatrists, case managers, and more to support patients in achieving treatment goals and objectives. Apply stages of change and motivational interviewing skills to meet individuals wherever they are in their recovery journey. Use lived experience to engage individuals in identifying and working toward goals that build on recovery capital. Provide support that fosters independence, autonomy, and self‑advocacy. Assist individuals to access sustainable community resources that promote wellness and recovery. Act as an advocate to reduce stigma and promote resiliency. Attend and actively participate in treatment team meetings and individual and group supervisions. Communicate effectively with peers, managers, and support staff. Maintain and complete all documentation that is required in a timely manner. Comply with regulatory confidentiality requirements as outlined in HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2. Provide support that is sensitive to diverse cultures, languages, and recovery models. Possess a teamwork ethic and behave in a manner that aligns with high standards of ethical practice. Requirements Must have strong organizational, written, and verbal skills. Basic computer experience required. Successful candidates will be organized self‑stayers who enjoy working in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Qualifications Must be certified as a Peer Specialist or Recovery Coach; must be eligible for CRSW and Intentional Peer Support certificates. Must possess a valid driver’s license and automobile with liability insurance in the amount required by agency policy. Experience Experience working as a peer specialist in a mental health center setting and/or substance misuse services is highly recommended. Education A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required. Skills & Competencies Commitment to teamwork. Self‑starter, independent. Time management and organizational skills are a must. Excellent communication ability with co‑workers, staff, clients, and community partners. Benefits Health insurance Dental coverage Vision coverage Personal Time Off (PTO) Extended Illness Leave (EIL) 7 paid holidays 403(b) retirement plan Tuition assistance Short‑ and long‑term disability Life insurance Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for medical and dependent care Flexible work options Employee assistance program (EAP) Company discounts Employee recognition events Competitive salaries Supervision toward clinical licensure Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester