Mental Health Peer Specialist

MHMR of Tarrant County; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MHMR of Tarrant County is seeking a Mental Health Peer Specialist to provide recovery-focused services within MHMR programs in Fort Worth, Texas. The role emphasizes mentoring, advocacy, and supportive group/individual interactions to promote recovery and wellness.

You will develop tailored educational and support groups and help clients access community resources while leveraging your own recovery experience to model coping strategies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience as a recipient of community mental health services in Texas within the target population is preferred.
• MHPS certification within 1 year of hire and ongoing CEU maintenance expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery-focused services to individuals in MHMR programs.
• Offer recovery, wellness support, mentoring and advocacy in group and individual settings.
• Develop and implement educational, support, and affiliation groups tailored to client needs.
• Assist clients in utilizing community resources and natural support.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Mental Health Peer Specialist

Unwavening Commitment! We are looking for you on our team.

Description

Mental Health Peer Specialist

Unwavening Commitment! We are looking for you on our team.

As the Mental Health Peer Specialist, you will provide recovery-focused services to individuals in MHMR programs, adhering to TAC requirements. You will offer recovery and wellness support, mentoring, and advocacy in both group and individual settings. Drawing from your personal recovery experience, you will teach the value of recovery, model effective coping techniques and self‑help strategies, and foster positive relationships with support resources. As the specialist you will develop and implement educational, support, and affiliation groups tailored to individual needs and preferences, while assisting clients in efficiently utilizing community resources and natural support.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum qualifications: High School Diploma/GED

Preferences: Completed peer specialist orientation and self‑assessment, completed Peer Specialist Core Training, and passed the knowledge assessment

Experience: Must have at least one (1) year of cumulative experience as a recipient of community mental health services for a condition within Texas' target population, along with self‑reported life experience in active recovery.

License/Certifications

Within one (1) year of hire date obtain Mental Health Peer Specialist (MHPS) certification and maintain certification biannually by completing CEU’s provided in Tarrant County: Valid Texas Driver’s License

Special Courses

Complete Peer Specialist Core Training and Mental Health Peer Specialist training within 6 months of hire date.

Why Choose MHMR as Your Employer

MHMR offers an excellent and competitive benefits package designed to support the wellbeing of our employees and their families. Our benefits include a retirement plan with company matching, day one PTO accrual, ten paid holidays plus a floating holiday, employee assistance programs, and comprehensive wellness programs that promote physical, mental, and financial health. MHMR is committed to your future; we’re a qualifying employer for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs which offers longterm financial relief opportunities for eligible team members.

We are committed to providing strong, meaningful benefits that make a real difference in the lives of employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits philosophy emphasizes work–life balance, personal wellbeing, and access to resources that help employees thrive both professionally and personally.

We CARE

• We Connect People in Our Community
• We Provide Access to Services
• We Link People to Resources
• We Empower People

Our Values Are Based On The Following Beliefs

• Respect for people who are active in planning their services
• Recovery is a life‑long process of better health
• Success as positive outcomes for each person
• Participation of people and their families in the process
• Inclusion in the community through services that promote growth and independence
• Safe, ethical, and cost-effective services
• Best practices in current research in medical, psychosocial and organizational fields
• Collaboration with other organizations for better services