Peer Support Specialist

Munro Footwear Group; Warm Springs (GA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services seeks a Peer Support Specialist to provide peer-to-peer support to patients diagnosed with mental illness at Montana State Hospital. The role emphasizes wellness, independence, and recovery, and may involve leading peer groups or working with a team on units and campus.

Candidates should have knowledge of peer support principles, strong communication, active listening, and the ability to maintain professional boundaries, with WRAP

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experienced applying principles of Peer Support.
• Competent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to actively listen and provide social support.
• Ability to facilitate peer groups and individual peer sessions.
• Ability to uphold professional boundaries.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback and implement suggested work performance.
• Ability to comply with policies, procedures, and state statutes.
• Ability to operate a personal computer to complete essential functions including word processing, internet, and email.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be licensed as a Certified Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist in the state of Montana prior to hire.
• Six months of experience using a computer to perform word processing, internet, and email duties.
• Certified as a WRAP facilitator or obtain within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

Skills

Peer support principles

Verbal & written communication

Active listening

Group facilitation

Professional boundaries

Feedback incorporation

Policy compliance

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Montana Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist licensure

WRAP facilitator certification

Job description

Position Title

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Montana State Hospital.

The Peer Support Specialist provides peer to peer support to patients at the hospital who have been diagnosed with a mental illness. A Peer Supporter, by definition, is a person who “has been diagnosed with a mental illness and is grounded in recovery.” Peer Support Specialists focus on promoting and encouraging wellness, independence, and recovery. This position facilitates their own peer groups or works as part of a team providing support services on unit as well as campus based.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence . By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

TheState of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

Knowledge and experienced applying principles of Peer Support.

Competent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to actively listen and provide social support.

Ability to facilitate peer groups and individual peer sessions.

Ability to uphold professional boundaries.

Ability to receive constructive feedback and implement suggested work performance.

Ability to comply with policies, procedures, and state statutes.

Ability to operate a personal computer to complete essential functions including word processing, internet, and email.

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Must be licensed as a Certified Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist in the state of Montana prior to hire.

Six months of experience using a computer to perform word processing, internet, and email duties.

Certified as a WRAP facilitator or obtain within one year of hire.

Salary

24.05 - 24.05 Hourly Telework Eligibility : Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

2 Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-Time

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Day

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location

Warm Springs Agency : Department of Public Health & Human Services Union : Montana Federation of Public Employees

Posting Date

Aug 31, 2026, 3:16:20 PM

Closing Date

Oct 1, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Applicant Pool Statement

If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Additional Information

This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.

Contact Information

Contact Name : Kathleen Tarkalson | Contact Email : [e-mail] | Contact Phone : [phone]

The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.