Peer Recovery Specialist | Community Recovery Advocate

Marion County Public Health Department; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist to help clients access recovery-oriented substance use and mental health treatment, resources, and community supports. The role bridges the treatment system and provides motivational interviewing, advocacy, and ongoing support across locations.

Responsibilities include initial needs assessments with the clinical team, documenting services in the EHR, and accompanying patients to appointments and social services while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active peer recovery certification (CPSP/ CPRC/ NCPRSS).
• Ability to operate within the Recovery Model and support patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Advocates and connects clients to initial and ongoing treatment and community supports.
• Documents services accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Provides crisis management and de-escalation as needed.
• Accompanies patients to appointments and community resources.
• Engages with diverse populations to support recovery goals.
• Collaborates with clinical teams to assess needs and set goals.

Skills

Recovery Model

Motivational interviewing

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

EHR documentation

Education

High school diploma

CPSP certification

CPRC certification

NCPRSS certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist to help clients access recovery-oriented substance use and mental health treatment, resources, and community supports. The role bridges the treatment system and provides motivational interviewing, advocacy, and ongoing support across locations.

Responsibilities include initial needs assessments with the clinical team, documenting services in the EHR, and accompanying patients to appointments and social services while