Certified Peer Recovery Specialist - Memphis

Tennessee Mental Health Consumers' Association; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Tennessee Mental Health Consumers' Association seeks a Peer Recovery Specialist to support individuals navigating mental health and substance use recovery in Memphis. You will draw on personal recovery experience to promote hope, wellness, and self-directed living while building meaningful connections.

Applicants must be a current or former recipient of services, hold a CPRS certification or be willing to pursue certification within 6 months, and have a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Must be a current or former recipient of mental health and/or substance use services.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and proof of insurance.
• Clean criminal history.
• Clean Abuse Registry.

Skills

MS Office

Active listening

Group facilitation

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Diversity outreach

Time management

Self-starter

Open communication

Public speaking

Respectful engagement with consumers

Education

CPRS certification

Job description

Job Opportunity: Peer Recovery Specialist

Description

If you are an individual who has received or is currently receiving mental health and/or substance abuse services and has a desire to help others, we have a unique opportunity for you. This position will allow you to combine your personal recovery experience with skills to promote hope in others as they work to improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential.

Applicant Criteria

1. Personal Experience: Must be a current or former recipient of mental health and/or substance abuse services and willing to self-disclose as such.
2. Certification: Possess a current Tennessee State Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) certification or be eligible and willing to pursue certification with company-provided training within 6 months of hire.https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/cprs/certification-part-one.html
3. Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
4. Driver's License: Valid driver's license for the state listed on your home address, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance.
5. Clean Record: Clean criminal history.
6. Abuse Registry: Clean Abuse Registry.

Core Competencies

• Proficiency in working with computers (Microsoft Office and databases).
• Active listening skills.
• Ability to facilitate and engage people in group settings.
• Team player.
• Comfortable around people.
• Ability to reach out and work with diverse groups, individuals, ideas, and opinions.
• Time management skills.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently.
• Open communicator.
• Excellent oral, written, and public presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully with mental health consumers.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education Requirement

• High school diploma or equivalent (Required)