Crisis Peer Recovery Support Specialist

SHCMHC; Princeton (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center is seeking a compassionate Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) – Crisis to join our team in Princeton, WV. This role uses lived experience to provide hope and support to individuals in behavioral health crises within our crisis services team.

You will help individuals develop coping strategies, access resources, and take steps toward recovery, while ensuring professional boundaries and thorough EHR documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery.
• State or nationally recognized peer certification required at hire or within six months.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Background checks, WV CARES clearance, and drug screening as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer-based emotional support to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises.
• Assist individuals in developing coping strategies and recovery tools.
• Encourage engagement in crisis services, follow-up appointments, and ongoing treatment.
• Collaborate with crisis team while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Support individuals transitioning between levels of care.
• Connect individuals with community resources and recovery-oriented services.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in the EHR.
• Follow agency policies, confidentiality requirements, and ethical standards.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center is seeking a compassionate Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) – Crisis to join our team in Princeton, WV. This role uses lived experience to provide hope and support to individuals in behavioral health crises within our crisis services team.

You will help individuals develop coping strategies, access resources, and take steps toward recovery, while ensuring professional boundaries and thorough EHR documentation.