Certified Peer Support Professional CCBHC

Centerstone; Columbus (IN); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company匹配

Paid time off and holidays

Insurance: AD&D and Life

Employee assistance program

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Centerstone is seeking a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) to support individuals in recovery through group activities and one-on-one engagement in Indiana. The role emphasizes safety planning, crisis coordination, and connecting clients to care, using lived experience to inform guidance.

The position requires PRS Certification, a valid driver’s license, and at least one year of recovery experience, with strong communication and basic computer skills to support clients and staff.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older and have lived experience with mental health, substance use or gambling treatment.
• Minimum of one year of recovery experience; criminal justice experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance; PRS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Verbalize understanding of recovery and articulate it to others.
• Assist clients with identifying personal strengths in daily living and recovery skills.
• Assist staff in identifying program elements that are supportive or barriers to recovery.
• Facilitate evidence based protocols, safety plans, complete screens and risk assessments as trained.
• Coordinate and assist with crisis intervention/ connection to care.
• Coordinate referrals to inpatient, residential behavioral health/mental health/substance treatment.
• Transport clients to appointments and to access resources.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Lived experience with mental health, substance use or gambling treatment

Driver's license

PRS Certification

Job description

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) assists in providing a safe, fun, and supportive environment where individuals with a mental illness or addiction gain confidence, build social skills, and engage in learning and leisure activities with peers. The CPRS will achieve the program goal and operation through various job duties to include actively facilitating groups and activities on recovery topics. The CPRS assists clients with articulating personal goals for recovery; assisting participants in determining reasonable and holistic steps in recovery; and identifying barriers to recovery goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Verbalize understanding of what recovery means and articulate it to others.
• Assist clients with identifying personal strengths in daily living and recovery skills.
• Assist staff in identifying program elements that are supportive or barriers to recovery.
• Facilitate evidence based protocols, safety plans, complete screens and risk assessments as trained.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to partner with Centerstone programs and community partners.
• Coordinate and assist with crisis intervention/ connection to care.
• Coordinate referrals to inpatient, residential behavioral health/mental health/substance treatment.
• Transport clients to appointments and to access resources.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to meet communication requirements of certification.
• Basic computer literacy is required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level

Must be 18 years of age or older, have lived experience receiving mental health, substance use or gambling treatment. High school diploma or equivalent.

Years of Experience

Minimum of one year of recovery.

Experience within the criminal justice system preferred.

Certification/Licensure

Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

PRS Certification is required. Must be able to verify completion of state-approved training program and passing score on certification exam.

Requirements of the certification which include:

• Lived Experience with Mental Illness/ Substance Use or Gambling Disorder
• Willing to share personal recovery story to assist others
• Assist clients in determining reasonable and holistic steps moving into recovery and identifying barriers to recovery goals

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Standing – 20%
• Sitting – 80%
• Squatting – Occasional
• Kneeling – Occasional
• Bending – Occasional
• Driving – Occasional
• Lifting – Occasional

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Range:

$16.50–$23.10

Delivering care that changes people’s lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.