Onsite Peer Support Specialist — Recovery Advocate

Dona Ana County Crisis Triage Center

Las Cruces (NM)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 48,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Summit Healthcare Mgmt in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist to enhance treatment through advocacy, mentoring and connection to community resources. The role emphasizes engaging individuals at first contact and supporting recovery across the continuum of care.

This onsite position requires a Peer Specialist certification, CPR and de-escalation training; HS diploma; three+ years in behavioral health.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Three or more years' experience working in a behavioral health setting is required.
Two or more years’ experience in an acute inpatient behavioral health setting preferred.
Certification as a Peer Specialist required.

Responsibilities

Acts as a mentor to individuals to promote decision making, empowerment and engagement.
Acts as a liaison between individuals, clinical team and community resources.
Takes role of advocate.
Engages individuals referred to treatment at the initial point of contact to expedite screening for the appropriate level of care.
Provides peer support to clinically complex patients, drawing on common experiences as a peer and guidance to promote recovery.
Assists individuals in seeking and receiving services to meet social needs and provide support to maintain recovery.