Peer Support Specialist - Rapid Response

Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 42,640 - 63,274; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO

Holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

FSAs

Flexible work options

EAP

Company discounts

Recognition events

Job summary

Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester is seeking a Peer Support Specialist for the Rapid Response Team in Manchester, NH. The role supports individuals with substance use disorders, drawing on lived experience to empower recovery and personal goal achievement.

This full-time position offers a 40-hour week with day/evening shifts, a $20.50–$30.42 hourly pay range, and a $5k sign-on bonus for full-time clinical roles.

Qualifications

• Must have strong organizational, written, and verbal skills.
• Basic computer experience required.
• Self-starter who enjoys a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to support treatment goals.
• Apply motivational interviewing to engage patients.
• Use lived experience to help clients build recovery capital.
• Provide support that fosters independence and self-advocacy.
• Ensure timely documentation and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written skills

Verbal skills

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer experience

Job description

Title

Peer Support Specialist – Rapid Response

Location

Manchester, NH 03101

Job Type

Full‑time (40 hours per week); First or Second shift available

Salary

$20.50 – $30.42 per hour

Sign‑On Bonus

5k sign‑on bonus for all full‑time clinical positions

About Us

Everyone deserves to feel healthy in both body and mind. At The Mental Health Center, we’re committed to helping you understand mental illness and get on the road to recovery. Our programs and services aim to restore health and improve quality of life. We believe each staff member plays an integral role in fulfilling our mission to provide the highest quality of care possible. We know our employees are the key to our success and we currently have job opportunities available so YOU too can become part of our successful, energetic, and dedicated organization! We are also proud to be a recipient of The Bell Seal Certification for Workplace Mental Health, recognizing our commitment to creating a mentally healthy, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

Job Description

As a Peer Support Specialist on the Rapid Response Team, you will be an important member of a team supporting individuals with substance use disorders. Using your own lived experiences with recovery, you will build meaningful relationships that empower patients to achieve their personal goals. In this role, you will support patients by offering empathy, encouragement, and practical guidance. You will play an essential part in supporting our patients in building recovery capital—the internal strengths and external resources that sustain long‑term recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with a multi‑disciplinary team including clinicians, psychiatrists, case managers, and more to support patients in achieving treatment goals and objectives.
• Apply stages of change and motivational interviewing skills to meet individuals wherever they are in their recovery journey.
• Use lived experience to engage individuals in identifying and working toward goals that build on recovery capital.
• Provide support that fosters independence, autonomy, and self‑advocacy.
• Assist individuals to access sustainable community resources that promote wellness and recovery.
• Act as an advocate to reduce stigma and promote resiliency.
• Attend and actively participate in treatment team meetings and individual and group supervisions.
• Communicate effectively with peers, managers, and support staff.
• Maintain and complete all documentation that is required in a timely manner.
• Comply with regulatory confidentiality requirements as outlined in HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Provide support that is sensitive to diverse cultures, languages, and recovery models.
• Possess a teamwork ethic and behave in a manner that aligns with high standards of ethical practice.

Requirements

• Must have strong organizational, written, and verbal skills.
• Basic computer experience required.
• Successful candidates will be organized self‑stayers who enjoy working in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must be certified as a Peer Specialist or Recovery Coach; must be eligible for CRSW and Intentional Peer Support certificates.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and automobile with liability insurance in the amount required by agency policy.

Experience

Experience working as a peer specialist in a mental health center setting and/or substance misuse services is highly recommended.

Education

A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.

Skills & Competencies

• Commitment to teamwork.
• Self‑starter, independent.
• Time management and organizational skills are a must.
• Excellent communication ability with co‑workers, staff, clients, and community partners.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Extended Illness Leave (EIL)
• 7 paid holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition assistance
• Short‑ and long‑term disability
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for medical and dependent care
• Flexible work options
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Company discounts
• Employee recognition events
• Competitive salaries
• Supervision toward clinical licensure
• Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.