Recovery and Peer Advocacy Specialist

AltaPointe Health Systems; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

AltaPointe Health Systems seeks a dedicated Peer Specialist to promote recovery, self-advocacy, and wellness in adults with psychiatric disorders. You will collaborate with treatment teams, assist with benefits navigation, and help clients access community resources and transportation options.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and Alabama Peer Specialist Certification; 1 year of lived mental health experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have or have had mental health services for at least 1 year, with a significant mental health disorder as defined by DSM-V.
• High school diploma or equivalent and ability to obtain Peer Specialist Certification through Alabama DHMH.
• Experience providing support services and knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses preferred.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Promote self-determination, recovery, self-advocacy and goal setting with individuals.
• Attend treatment team meetings to support self-directed advocacy and goal planning.
• Assist with obtaining information about benefits (SSI/SSDI/Medicaid).
• Engage individuals in programs to encourage treatment adherence and healthy lifestyles.
• Model self-advocacy and teach wellness management strategies.
• Provide transportation resources and community connections.
• Educate clinicians to integrate consumer perspectives into services.
• Share personal experiences to model stability and resilience.
• Support informed decision-making about housing, healthcare, and employment.
• Build social skills and assist with overcoming barriers to stability in the community.
• Complete required documentation and maintain confidential client records.
• Participate in performance improvement and AltaPointe committees as needed.

Skills

Psychiatric disorders knowledge

Cultural diversity awareness

Behavior management

Crisis intervention

Community resource knowledge

Educational techniques

Living skills teaching

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Peer Specialist Certification (AL Dept. of Mental Health)

Job description

AltaPointe Health Systems seeks a dedicated Peer Specialist to promote recovery, self-advocacy, and wellness in adults with psychiatric disorders. You will collaborate with treatment teams, assist with benefits navigation, and help clients access community resources and transportation options.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and Alabama Peer Specialist Certification; 1 year of lived mental health experience is preferred.