Community-Based Response Peer Support Specialist

Michiana Behavioral Health; Plymouth (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Michiana Behavioral Health, a UHS facility, is seeking a Community-based Response Peer Support Specialist for its Intensive Outpatient Program. This full-time role focuses on engaging individuals in the community, reducing stigma, and helping clients access resources through the Connect Marshall County app.

Responsibilities include trauma-informed outreach, connecting with navigators to obtain insurance, partnering with community resources, and participating in ongoing trainings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certified Peer Support Professional (CPSP) or CAPRC I/II required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Crisis Peer Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage with individuals requesting support through the 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.

Skills

Trauma-informed

Rapport-building

Community outreach

Navigation support

Resource liaison

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Peer Support Professional (CPSP)

Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach (CAPRC I/II)

Valid Driver's License

Crisis Peer Certification preferred

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.

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Qualifications

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.