Peer Support Specialist — Recovery & Discharge Care Team

Community Bridges Inc.; Yuma (AZ); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5-week PTO plan

Wide range of benefits

Job summary

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral health care provider serving Arizona.

The Peer Support Specialist offers experience, strength, and hope to individuals and families to support recovery and engagement in care within a multidisciplinary team. The role collaborates with RNs, PCTs, and BHCs to coordinate transitions of care, involve family supports in discharge planning, and help patients navigate the most appropriate level of care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders required.
• Health care related experience where prior exposure to behavioral and medical crisis situations is preferred but not required.
• Valid identification required.
• Possesses a Certified Peer Support Specialist certification (for Screening and Assessment programs only)

Responsibilities

• The Peer Support Specialist provides experience, strength, and hope to individuals, their families, and significant others to minimize the emotional impact of treatment and increase the likelihood of recovery and continued care after discharge.
• Works with the treatment team to coordinate care and ensure smooth transitions to the appropriate level of care.
• Collaborates with family and other social supports identified in the treatment plan and involves them in discharge planning.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral health care provider serving Arizona.

The Peer Support Specialist offers experience, strength, and hope to individuals and families to support recovery and engagement in care within a multidisciplinary team. The role collaborates with RNs, PCTs, and BHCs to coordinate transitions of care, involve family supports in discharge planning, and help patients navigate the most appropriate level of care.