ACT Peer Support Professional

Grant-blackford Mental Health Inc; Marion (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Radiant Health in Indiana is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team. You will use your own recovery experience to build hope, share strategies, and support clients toward their personal recovery goals.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, outreach, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to promote self-determination and wellness. A CPSP certification is encouraged, with 6 months to obtain it after hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willing to obtain CPSP within 6 months of employment.
• Must have personal lived recovery experience.
• Minimum recovery time of 1-2 years.
• Experience in behavioral health, social work, case management, or related field preferred.
• Valid driver''s license, car insurance, and reliable vehicle.
• Expected hours: No less than 40 per week.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Share your own recovery experiences when appropriate to provide hope, reassurance, and encouragement.
• Help individuals identify their strengths, goals, and personal definition of recovery.
• Provide support related to coping skills, symptoms of mental illness, medications and side effects, relapse prevention, and recovery.
• Engage individuals through outreach, support, and community-based services.
• Promote self-determination and support individuals through the stages of change.
• Serve as a role model by demonstrating healthy coping and recovery skills.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations and follow ACT program guidelines.
• Complete required documentation and training.

Skills

Lived experience

Recovery experience

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Peer Support certification (CPSP)

Job description

*Peer Support Specialist – Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)**Help others find hope because you’ve walked the road yourself.*Are you someone who has experienced mental health or substance use struggles firsthand and want to use your own recovery journey to help others? We are looking for a *Peer Support Specialist* to join our *Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team*.As a Peer Support Specialist, you’ll bring something unique to the team: *lived experience, hope, understanding, and the ability to show others that recovery is possible.* You’ll work alongside ACT team members to support individuals experiencing serious and persistent mental illness and/or substance use challenges as they work toward their own goals and recovery.*What You’ll Do** Build positive, trusting relationships while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.* Share your own recovery experiences when appropriate to provide hope, reassurance, and encouragement.* Help individuals identify their strengths, goals, and personal definition of recovery.* Provide support related to coping skills, symptoms of mental illness, medications and side effects, relapse prevention, and recovery.* Engage individuals through outreach, support, and community-based services.* Promote self-determination and support individuals through the stages of change.* Serve as a role model by demonstrating healthy coping and recovery skills.* Respond appropriately to emergency situations and follow ACT program guidelines.* Complete required documentation and training.*Why This Role Matters*Your experience can become someone else’s hope!As a Peer Support Specialist, you won't simply tell someone that recovery is possible—you can show them through your own experience. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary ACT Team dedicated to meeting people where they are, supporting their goals, and helping them move toward the life they want.*Qualifications:** High school diploma or equivalent.* Willing to obtain Certified Peer Support certification (CPSP) within 6 months of employment.* Must have personal, lived experience in your own recovery from addiction, mental illness, or co-occurring substance and mental disorders.* Minimum recovery time of 1-2 years* Experience working in behavioral health, social work, case management, or related field preferred* Must have a valid drivers license, care insurance, and reliable vehicleExpected hours: No less than 40.0 per week