Peer Support Specialist CPRS

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Long-Term Disability

Holiday Pay

Vacation and Sick Leave

Life Insurance

Wellness Plan

Job summary

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) as part of the startup team for the ROADs program aimed at opioid abatement. The position involves providing peer support as part of the recovery program, working from Saturday to Wednesday, 9am-5pm.

Candidates must have prior experience in mental health, be a current or former consumer, and are encouraged to obtain CPRS certification. Ridgeview offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and wellness plans.

Qualifications

• Must be a current or former mental health consumer.
• Minimum of two years of experience working in the mental health field or a CPRS.
• Qualified and willing to obtain Peer Specialist Certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support consumer self-help and advocacy.
• Facilitate recovery groups as needed.
• Provide support for program participants on the inpatient unit.

Skills

Peer support

Advocacy

Education about substance use

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

RIDGEVIEW, a not-for-profit community mental health center, is seeking a Tennessee Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) at our Oak Ridge, TN, location. This peer support position will be part of the startup team for the ROADs (Road to Recovery) program which will create partnerships and significantly expand Ridgeview's work in opioid abatement. The CPRS schedule will be Saturday-Wednesday, 9am-5pm. The ROADs program will begin January 1, 2026.

Ridgeview has been named a 2025 Top Workplace by Knoxville News Sentinel, which is a testament to our staff who unite behind the idea of One Ridgeview. Ridgeview is a place where staff want to work, a place where staff are valued and appreciated, and a place where staff are proud of the impact they are making toward the improvement of people's lives. At Ridgeview, our real job satisfaction is derived from co-workers, clients, and the realization that we are part of carrying out Ridgeview's mission.

HOPE | HEALING | RECOVERY

"Where life's complexities are met with hope"

Requirements

Must be a current or former mental health consumer with a minimum of two years of experience working in the mental health field or a Certified Peer Specialist (CPRS). A High School Diploma or GED at minimum. If not a CPRS, must be qualified and willing to obtain Peer Specialist Certification within one year of hire. Requires TN drivers license and F endorsement (may be obtained within 90 days of hire).

Job Duties

The ROADs CPRS position is an integral part of Ridgeview’s recovery program and is a member of the client’s support team. This position will be aligned with Ridgeview’s Inpatient Unit and will assist and support consumer self-help, advocacy, and education about substance use and co-occurring disorders. Through Peer Recovery Support, consumers develop their own program to supplement existing mental health services or provide an alternative to those services. Duties will include providing peer support, assistance in meeting program objectives, co-facilitating recovery groups (as needed), providing supports for program participants while on the inpatient unit, and assisting with transitions onto and from the Inpatient Unit.

Benefits

Ridgeview offers a full line of benefits including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement
• Long-Term Disability
• Holiday Pay
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Plan

Ridgeview is an equal opportunity employer. Ridgeview conducts Background Checks, Motor Vehicle Records, License/Degree Verification, and Drug Screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check and driving record.