Certified Peer Support Specialist MedMark Treatment Centers

The Posting Board, Inc.; Oxford (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Posting Board, Inc. seeks a dedicated Peer Mentor in Oxford, AL to support individuals in MAT and behavioral health programs. You will model recovery, assist clients with goals, and collaborate with care teams to document progress and outcomes.

Requirements include CPRS credential, HS diploma, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse populations while complying with privacy regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Self-identified person in recovery with CPRS credential.
• Strong written and oral communication and data-entry skills.
• Clear background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Peer Mentorship & Recovery Support: role-model recovery and help clients achieve goals.
• Outreach & Community Linkages: build referral pathways with community orgs.
• Clinical Collaboration & Documentation: coordinate care plans and maintain notes.
• Compliance & Professional Standards: HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 adherence.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Data entry

Cultural competency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPRS credential

Job description

Utilize personal lived recovery experience to provide supportive peer counseling, model optimism, and foster empowerment for individuals enrolled in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and behavioral health programs. Core duties include delivering client-centered peer support, conducting community outreach, assisting clients with personal recovery goals, maintaining strict documentation standards, and promoting a recovery-oriented culture within the treatment facility and local community.

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Peer Mentorship & Recovery Support: Role-model recovery by sharing lived experience to instill hope; assist clients in identifying strengths, building support networks, and achieving treatment, employment, and educational goals.
• Outreach & Community Linkages: Network with community organizations (mental health, housing, vocational, case management) to build referral pathways and increase community understanding of MAT for opioid use disorder.
• Clinical Collaboration & Documentation: Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams on client care plans; maintain accurate encounter notes, progress tracking, and monthly programmatic reports.
• Compliance & Professional Standards: Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality guidelines; project a positive community image; attend required team meetings and continuing education functions.

Requirements:

• Education & Age: Minimum 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Lived Experience & Credentialing: Self-identified person in recovery with demonstrated personal recovery experience; Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) credential required.
• Technical & Soft Skills: Strong written, oral, and data-entry skills (computer and word processing literacy); ability to work with culturally diverse populations and manage stressful situations calmly.
• Clearances & Compliance: Must pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen; satisfactory professional references required.