Peer Support Specialist: Empower Recovery & Growth

TERRO; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

PTO / Sick Time 3+ weeks in year 1

Medical, dental, vision plans

EAP for employees and family

Job summary

Terros Health seeks a Peer Support Specialist to join our interdisciplinary team at the South Mountain Recovery Health Center in Phoenix. The role involves facilitating group and individual activities, conducting assessments, and creating recovery-focused service plans to support members and their families.

Ideal candidates bring lived experience with recovery, strong communication skills, and a background in behavioral health.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED and at least 6 weeks of behavioral health employment experience
• Or an associate degree in medical/behavioral health
• Or a bachelor’s degree (not in behavioral health) with 1 year of behavioral health experience
• Peer Support Specialist Employment Training and Arizona State Peer Certification
• Bilingual in Spanish/ASL is desired
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; typing at least 25 wpm
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Records (NextGen is a plus)

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group and individual activities supporting members and families in recovery
• Conduct assessments, service planning, and service delivery with a focus on recovery and resiliency
• Create and conduct various group activities for families and clients
• Promote community integration and independence
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of member engagements

Skills

Communication skills

Typing 25 wpm

Bilingual Spanish/ASL (desired)

Experience in behavioral health

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate degree in medical/behavioral health

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health

Bachelor's degree not in behavioral health with 1 year of BHB experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

NextGen EHR

Job description

Terros Health seeks a Peer Support Specialist to join our interdisciplinary team at the South Mountain Recovery Health Center in Phoenix. The role involves facilitating group and individual activities, conducting assessments, and creating recovery-focused service plans to support members and their families.

Ideal candidates bring lived experience with recovery, strong communication skills, and a background in behavioral health.