Empowering Peer Recovery Specialist - Adult Addictions

Marion County Public Health Department; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center seeks a Peer Recovery Specialist to help clients access recovery-oriented treatment and community supports. The role bridges care across systems with emphasis on engagement, advocacy, and crisis intervention.

You will accompany patients to appointments, document services in the electronic health record, collaborate with clinical teams, and promote recovery through culturally sensitive, person-centered care across multiple settings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Active and unencumbered peer recovery certification required: CPSP, CPRC, or NCPRSS.

Responsibilities

• Advocates for clients and assists access to treatment and recovery supports.
• Accompanies patients to appointments and supports engagement with services.
• Maintains accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
• Provides crisis management and de-escalation interventions as needed.
• Works with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery goals.

Skills

Behavioral health knowledge

Substance use knowledge

Medical terminology

Client rights knowledge

Effective communication

Cultural sensitivity

Microsoft Office

Time management

Diversity awareness

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Hands-on client care

Safety interventions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Peer Support Professional (CPSP)

Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC)

National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS)

Job description

Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center seeks a Peer Recovery Specialist to help clients access recovery-oriented treatment and community supports. The role bridges care across systems with emphasis on engagement, advocacy, and crisis intervention.

You will accompany patients to appointments, document services in the electronic health record, collaborate with clinical teams, and promote recovery through culturally sensitive, person-centered care across multiple settings.