Certified Peer Recovery Supporter - Full Time - Summit Behavioral Healthcare

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health seeks a Peer Recovery Supporter to promote hope and recovery. This role engages in mentoring clients, leading wellness groups, and educating on available peer services and supports.

The position is hourly, located in Cincinnati, OH, and requires current Peer Recovery Supporter certification. Official transcripts are required for all education; union wage steps apply and pay increments follow tenure.

Qualifications

• Requires current Peer Recovery Supporter certification per OAC 5122.29.15.
• Primary Skill: Mental Health.
• Technical Skills: Behavioral Health, Therapy/Therapeutical Services.
• Professional Skills: Cultural Awareness, Customer Focus, Establishing Relationships, Verbal Communication.
• Official transcripts required for all post-secondary education listed on the application.

Responsibilities

• Peer Support & Encouragement: promotes hope, motivation, and recovery.
• Group Facilitation & Wellness Education: leads recovery-focused groups and teaches coping skills.
• Client Mentorship & Advocacy: supports empowerment, goal-setting, and self-advocacy.
• Education & Support Services: informs on peer services, rights, directives, and programs.

Skills

Mental Health

Behavioral Health

Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Cultural Awareness

Customer Focus

Verbal Communication

Tools

N/A

Job description

Please note: Effective October 1, 2025, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new name—the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health. This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals, families, and communities across the state.

What You’ll Do At DBH

• Peer Support & Encouragement Utilizes personal recovery experience, when appropriate, to promote hope, encouragement, and motivation throughout the recovery process.
• Group Facilitation & Wellness Education Leads and coordinates recovery-focused groups, teaching coping skills, relaxation techniques, and wellness strategies.
• Client Mentorship & Advocacy Mentors clients/residents through the recovery process by encouraging empowerment, goal-setting, and self-advocacy.
• Education & Support Services Educates clients/residents on available peer services, rights processes, advance directives, and supplemental support programs.

Position Details

This is an hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 27 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule. Working hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM. This position is located within our Summit Behavioral Healthcare location at 1101 Summit Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45237. Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after 120 days of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Compensation

$22.59

Position Qualifications

• Requires current certification as Peer Recovery Supporter in accordance with OAC 5122.29.15.
• Primary Skill: Mental Health
• Technical Skills: Behavioral Health, Therapy/Therapeutical Services
• Professional Skills: Cultural Awareness, Customer Focus, Establishing Relationships, Verbal Communication

Required Educational Transcripts: Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution

Organization

Behavioral Health - Summit Behavioral Healthcare

Agency Contact Name and Information

[e-mail]

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Hamilton County-Cincinnati

Classified Indicator

Classified

Technical Skills

• Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Who We Are

At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio’s prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.

DBH Values

• Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)
• Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)
• Value Driven
• Innovative (Yes Before No)
• Strong Sense of Urgency

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team .