Community-Based Response Peer Support Specialist

Michiana Behavioral Health

Plymouth (IN)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 56,000

Full time

5 days ago

Be an early applicant

Get more replies from employers

Send a job-specific resume in minutes.

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(K) with company match

Generous PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Job summary

Michiana Behavioral Health seeks a full-time Community-Based Response Peer Support Specialist for our Intensive Outpatient Program. The role focuses on engaging individuals in the community with a trauma-informed approach to reduce stigma and support readiness to change.

Responsibilities include connecting clients with navigators for insurance, coordinating with partners to verify resources, and participating in ongoing trainings and meetings. UHS affiliation noted.

Qualifications

Experience applying trauma-informed care principles to support-seeking individuals.
Ability to engage with diverse community partners to verify resources and referrals.
Willingness to participate in trainings to enhance skills.

Responsibilities

Engage individuals requesting support through Connect Marshall County app in a trauma-informed manner to build rapport.
Connect individuals with Navigators to obtain insurance when needed.
Coordinate with community partners to verify resources and update app information.
Participate in trainings to gain new skills and attend required meetings.

Skills

Empathy

Trauma-informed approach

Community engagement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Peer Support Professional (CPSP) or CAPRC I/II

Job description

Responsibilities

COMMUNITY-BASED RESPONSE PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST - Full-Time

Michiana Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time community-focused Peer Support Specialist for our Intensive Outpatient Program. A Peer Support Specialist will work to build readiness to change and engage individuals in the surrounding community in a way that respects the person in their environment and serves to reduce stigma.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

Engage with individuals requesting support through Connect Marshall County app in a trauma-informed manner that allows for rapport building
Connect individuals with Navigators as needed to obtain insurance
Connect with community partners to verify available resources and update the app with current information
Participate in trainings to continue to gain new skills
Attend meetings as required

Benefit Highlights

Challenging and rewarding work environment
Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
Competitive Compensation
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Generous Paid Time Off
Free Basic Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Michiana Behavioral Health (a UHS facility) offers respectful, dignified care to adults, children and teens experiencing emotional crisis and mental distress. We take a holistic approach to treatment, providing thoughtful and ethical care to those struggling with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and more. We’re available 24/7 to provide a confidential, no-cost mental health assessment. For more information, please visit our website: https://michianabehavioralhealth.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

High School Graduate or GED
Certified Peer Support Professional (CPSP) or Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach (CAPRC I and CAPRC II) required
Valid Drivers License
Crisis Peer Certification preferred

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.