Peer Support Specialist

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Plymouth (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Michiana Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time Peer Support Specialist to work in Outpatient Services. This role provides support and education to patients and families to complement clinical services and support recovery.

The position emphasizes meeting patients in their homes, fostering readiness for change, and connecting to community resources while helping develop recovery goals and plans.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• Certified Peer Support Professional (CPSP) or Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach (CAPRC I and CAPRC II) required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Have a personal lived experience of recovery from a mental health condition, substance use or problem gambling and/or assisted a family member with the same.

Responsibilities

• Meeting with patients in their homes to complete sessions and collect drug screen samples.
• Facilitates patient's readiness for change.
• Models coping techniques and self-help strategies.
• Assists patients in linking to community support and treatment services.
• Assists patients in setting personal recovery goals and developing recovery care plans.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

Peer Support Specialist - Full-time

Michiana Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time Peer Support Specialist to work in Outpatient Services. This position is responsible for providing support and education to patients and family members that serve as an adjunct to direct clinical services and enhance patient's personal pathway to recovery.

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for meeting with patients in their homes to complete sessions and collect drug screen samples
• Facilitates patient's readiness for change
• Models coping techniques and self-help strategies
• Assists patients in linking to community support and treatment services
• Assists patients is setting personal recovery goals and developing recovery care plans.

Benefit highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED
• Certified Peer Support Professional (CPSP) or Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach (CAPRC I and CAPRC II) required
• Valid driver's license
• Have a personal lived experience of recovery from a mental health condition, substance use or problem gambling and/or assisted a family member with the same.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.