Peer Recovery Specialist - Forensic Community Treatment

Mhrcflorida; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Mileage reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Mental Health Resource Center (MHRC) is a Florida nonprofit that delivers FACT peer specialist services to adults with severe mental illness in community settings, including Kissimmee. The role emphasizes recovery, empowerment, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The FACT program supports advocacy, crisis intervention, case management, and community integration, with 15% office time and mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Personal lived experience as a recipient of mental health services required.
• Experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness preferred.
• Must obtain, or actively work toward obtaining, Peer Specialist Certification within one year of employment.
• Proficiency in the RBHS/MHRC Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Patient Information System demonstrated within three months of employment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook and the use of the Internet.
• Must meet MHRC/RBHS driver requirements, including a valid Florida driver’s license, required insurance coverage, and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work in a variety of settings, including homes, offices, hospitals, nursing homes, and secure units.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with individuals, families, providers, and team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals served in developing personal recovery and wellness plans, including the use of WRAP.
• Provide peer coaching, recovery support, and wellness services in alignment with the FACT model and Assertive Community Treatment best practices.
• Participate in daily team and organizational meetings.
• Advocate for individuals served to help secure necessary services and supports, including medical, dental, legal, housing, and entitlement resources.
• Collaborate with individuals served to identify and access community resources related to education, employment, socialization, culture, and self-help groups.
• Provide side-by-side support with daily living activities, such as budgeting, grocery shopping, and household management.
• Support individuals in developing social, interpersonal, and independent living skills through coaching, recovery support, and trauma-informed care practices.
• Assist individuals served in developing problem-solving and coping skills to support long-term recovery success.
• Promote self-efficacy and recovery through strength-based role modeling and peer support.
• Complete required documentation accurately and within established timelines while maintaining confidentiality standards.
• Reduces time spent on documentation, allowing more focus on client interaction and care
• Transforms brief notes or session conversations into complete, clinically appropriate documentation
• Supports accurate, compliant documentation while allowing staff to review and finalize notes
• Provides helpful insights from sessions to support care planning and continuity
• Accessible on desktop or mobile for flexibility across different work settings

Skills

Peer coaching

Recovery support

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Advocacy

Driver's license

Multisite flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

RBHS/MHRC EHR

Microsoft Office

Patient Information System

Job description

Mental Health Resource Center (MHRC) is a Florida nonprofit that delivers FACT peer specialist services to adults with severe mental illness in community settings, including Kissimmee. The role emphasizes recovery, empowerment, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The FACT program supports advocacy, crisis intervention, case management, and community integration, with 15% office time and mileage reimbursement.