PACT Peer Specialist — Empower Wellness & Independence

Behavioral Health Network, Inc (BHN); Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

403(b) plan

Educational assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is seeking a Peer Specialist for its PACT team in Western Massachusetts to help orient new individuals served to services and support wellness and recovery planning. The role emphasizes teamwork, peer support, and collaborative care within a mission-driven organization with a long-standing presence in the region.

Responsibilities include assisting with ADLs, supporting those involved with the criminal justice system, and responding to psychiatric crises while

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle available for all working hours required.
• Peer certification, or the ability to obtain certification within 1 year of employment, required.
• Forensic peer certification, or the ability to obtain certification within 1 year of employment, required.
• Minimum of six months' experience in human services preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to consistently update professional experience and learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet with new individuals served to orient them to PACT services.
• Help individuals served develop wellness and recovery plans.
• Act as part of a team, sharing knowledge and experience with all team members while working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Help individuals served with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Support individuals served who are involved with the criminal justice system.
• Support individuals served who are experiencing a psychiatric crisis.
• Encourage independence, competency, and decision-making.
• Initiate and support quality of life through empowerment, safety awareness, and respect and dignity.
• Provide outreach services to individuals served on a frequent basis as required by supervisor.
• Act as primary implementer of strategies to meet Treatment Plan goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Peer support experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is seeking a Peer Specialist for its PACT team in Western Massachusetts to help orient new individuals served to services and support wellness and recovery planning. The role emphasizes teamwork, peer support, and collaborative care within a mission-driven organization with a long-standing presence in the region.

Responsibilities include assisting with ADLs, supporting those involved with the criminal justice system, and responding to psychiatric crises while