Recovery Advocate & Peer Mentor

Highland Hospital; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Hospital in Charleston, West Virginia is seeking a full-time Peer Support Specialist to advocate, mentor, and connect clients with clinical teams and community resources. The role emphasizes engagement at intake, facilitating recovery, and supporting housing and daily living needs.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, 2+ years in behavioral health, and Peer Specialist certification. CPR/de-escalation training is required where offered by the facility.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years' experience working in a behavioral health setting.
• One or more years’ experience in an acute inpatient behavioral health setting preferred.
• Certification as a Peer Specialist.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required.
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a mentor to promote decision making, empowerment and engagement.
• Acts as a liaison between individuals, clinical team and community resources.
• Provides peer support to clients to promote recovery.
• Engages individuals at initial contact to expedite screening for appropriate care.
• Assists with housing, daily living skills and access to services.
• Documents services provided concisely and completely per standards.

Skills

Peer support

Advocacy

Client engagement

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

2+ years behavioral health experience

Inpatient behavioral health experience (preferred)

Tools

Peer Specialist Certification

CPR certification

De-escalation training

First aid certification

Job description

Highland Hospital in Charleston, West Virginia is seeking a full-time Peer Support Specialist to advocate, mentor, and connect clients with clinical teams and community resources. The role emphasizes engagement at intake, facilitating recovery, and supporting housing and daily living needs.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, 2+ years in behavioral health, and Peer Specialist certification. CPR/de-escalation training is required where offered by the facility.