Peer Mental Health Support Specialist (PMHSS)

I Am Boundless; Gilead Township (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 5% match

Annual increases

Medical insurance

Dental, Vision & Wellness options

FSA

Dependent Care Account

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition discounts

PSLF eligibility

EAP

Discount programs

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

I Am Boundless is seeking a Peer Mental Health Support Specialist (PMHSS) to provide non-clinical, Medicaid-reimbursable support within OhioRISE Care Coordination. The role leverages lived experience to help youth and families achieve emotional regulation and better access to services.

The PMHSS collaborates with the Care Coordinator and CFT to align with Individualized Care Plans, enabling recovery-based progress and stronger community connections in Ohio.

Qualifications

• Certified Peer Supporter through the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, or ability to obtain certification within required timeframe.
• High school diploma or GED required
• Demonstrated lived experience with mental health challenges (individual and/or caregiver)
• Ability to appropriately and professionally utilize lived experience to support others
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Provide structured, strengths-based, and recovery-oriented peer support to youth and families.
• Support emotional regulation, coping skill development, and navigation of behavioral health services.
• Collaborate with the Child and Family Team (CFT), Care Coordinator, and other providers to support engagement and progress.
• Ensure services are individualized and tied to goals identified in the ICP.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Lived experience

Recovery-oriented approach

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Want to make an impact? I Am Boundless is hiring for a Peer Mental Health Support Specialist (PMHSS)! Boundless is a non‑profit organization specializing in assisting individuals with I/DD and has been serving Ohio for over 40 years. At I Am Boundless, we're on a mission to build a world that realizes the boundless potential of all people. Join our team, which shares a common passion and purpose in empowering our community.

Benefits – Why Join Boundless?

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 5% Employee Matching after Six Months of Employment– Immediately 100% Vested
• Annual Increases

Paid Time Off

• 80 hours Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Flexible Benefit Options Including Dental, Vision and Wellness Support
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Account (DCA)
• Life Insurance & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance

Professional Support

• Tuition Discount Opportunities with Schools like Capella University & Franklin University
• A Qualified Employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness(PSLF)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Counseling, Therapy, Finance, Legal
• Discount Programs(Ex: Pet Insurance, Movie Tickets, Theme Parks, Costco Membership, etc.)
• Wellbeing Resources(Up to $50 off Health Insurance Premium Monthly)

What You'll Do:

The Peer Mental Health Support Specialist (PMHSS) is a non-clinical, Medicaid-reimbursable role within OhioRISE Care Coordination. The PMHSS utilizes lived experience with mental health challenges (as an individual and/or caregiver) to provide structured, strengths-based, and recovery-oriented support to youth and families. The PMHSS focuses on supporting mental health wellness through emotional regulation, coping skill development, and navigation of behavioral health services. Services are individualized, medically necessary, and directly tied to goals identified in the Individualized Care Plan (ICP). This role is a member of the Child and Family Team (CFT) and works collaboratively with the Care Coordinator and other providers to support engagement and progress.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certified Peer Supporter (Adult or Family Peer) through the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, or ability to obtain certification within required timeframe
• High school diploma or GED required
• Demonstrated lived experience with mental health challenges (individual and/or caregiver)
• Ability to appropriately and professionally utilize lived experience to support others
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with youth and families with behavioral health needs
• Knowledge of OhioRISE and high-fidelity wraparound principles
• Experience supporting individuals with emotional regulation and coping strategies

All candidates selected to undergo the pre‑employment process will be required to complete a background check, drug screen, and health screen, as applicable for the role.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.