Recovery Advocate – Certified Peer Specialist

River Edge; Macon, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible spending accounts

Short and long-term disability

11 Paid holidays

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA seeks a Certified Peer Specialist to support recovery-oriented services for adults and youth. The role emphasizes lived experience, crisis intervention, and collaboration with treatment teams in a compassionate, supportive setting.

Based in Macon with a weekend rotation, the position offers stable hours, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities to contribute to recovery-oriented care for individuals and families across Georgia.

Qualifications

• Must have a primary diagnosis of mental illness, or a dual diagnosis of mental illness and substance use disorder.
• Must identify as a person with lived experience (current or former consumer of mental health services).
• Hold a valid Certified Peer Specialist Certificate.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a wide range of paraprofessional social services to individuals and families.
• Actively participate in treatment team planning and deliver crisis intervention support as needed.
• Provide supportive counseling and serve as a liaison between clients and social services.

Skills

Lived experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA seeks a Certified Peer Specialist to support recovery-oriented services for adults and youth. The role emphasizes lived experience, crisis intervention, and collaboration with treatment teams in a compassionate, supportive setting.

Based in Macon with a weekend rotation, the position offers stable hours, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities to contribute to recovery-oriented care for individuals and families across Georgia.