Lead Certified Peer Specialist - Recovery & Team Coach

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Benefits

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Public Student Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health seeks a Certified Peer Specialist Lead to oversee the Peer program and deliver Medicaid-reimbursable peer support for individuals with serious mental illness. You will supervise peers and coordinate with treatment teams to support recovery goals.

The role includes crisis support, staff coaching, and leading self-help group activities, with duties across outreach and program development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Active Certified Peer Specialist credential from the State of Georgia.
• Computer skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Criminal background check clearance, official transcripts, valid driver’s license/ID, drug screen, TB test, and 7-year MVR.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of staff in the Peer program, with coaching and administrative oversight.
• Assist individuals in articulating recovery goals and developing recovery plans.
• Collaborate with case managers or treatment teams to map steps toward self-directed recovery.
• Assist in establishing and sustaining self-help groups and connecting with existing ones.
• Provide crisis support, de-escalation, and follow-up communications.

Skills

Staff supervision

Peer support

Crisis intervention

Communication

Recovery coaching

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health seeks a Certified Peer Specialist Lead to oversee the Peer program and deliver Medicaid-reimbursable peer support for individuals with serious mental illness. You will supervise peers and coordinate with treatment teams to support recovery goals.

The role includes crisis support, staff coaching, and leading self-help group activities, with duties across outreach and program development.