Hybrid Peer Support Specialist | Recovery Advocate

Health Solutions West; Grand Junction (CO); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off accrual and generous-lea

403(b) with 6% match

EAP

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Health Solutions West is seeking a Peer Support Professional (Hybrid) in Grand Junction, CO. This role provides direct support to individuals facing mental health and co-occurring challenges and acts as a client advocate within community systems.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will mentor clients, model wellness, and document progress in the EHR. The position emphasizes strength-based, person-driven support for adults, youth, and families, with a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Must have lived experience with mental health/substance use conditions.
• Peer support training preferred or 80-hour CO-based training after hire.
• CPFS credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals with mental health and co-occurring challenges.
• Advocate for clients within systems and mentor/educate.
• Model wellness and recovery; work with adults, adolescents, children and families.
• Follow NAPS ethical guidelines in all duties.
• Deliver voluntary, strength-based, person-driven support in groups or one-on-one settings.

Skills

Lived experience

Peer support training

CPFS credential

De-escalation

EHR documentation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

CPFS credential

80-hour Peer Support Training

Tools

EHR software

Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook

Job description

Health Solutions West is seeking a Peer Support Professional (Hybrid) in Grand Junction, CO. This role provides direct support to individuals facing mental health and co-occurring challenges and acts as a client advocate within community systems.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will mentor clients, model wellness, and document progress in the EHR. The position emphasizes strength-based, person-driven support for adults, youth, and families, with a hybrid work arrangement.