Recovery-Focused Peer on ACT Team

SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH C; Princeton (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center in Mercer County, WV, is seeking a compassionate Peer Recovery Support Specialist to join the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program. This role emphasizes recovery-oriented support using lived experience to help clients set goals, access resources, and engage in treatment.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, applying strong communication and relationship-building skills to assist individuals in thriving within their communities and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Lived experience of recovery from substance use disorder and/or mental health challenges.
• At least two years of sobriety required.
• At least two years of experience working with consumers with substance use challenges preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to use lived experience in a professional and recovery-focused manner.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary behavioral health team.
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain state- or nationally recognized peer certification in BOTH Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health.
• Applicants who do not currently hold both certifications may still be considered if eligibility requirements to obtain dual certification are met.

Responsibilities

• Provide hope, encouragement, advocacy, and recovery-oriented support to individuals in ACT.
• Help individuals identify recovery goals and build skills.
• Assist with accessing resources and engaging in treatment.
• Strengthen connection to community-based supports.
• Collaborate with behavioral health professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship-building

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dual peer certification in SUD and Mental Health

Job description

Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center in Mercer County, WV, is seeking a compassionate Peer Recovery Support Specialist to join the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program. This role emphasizes recovery-oriented support using lived experience to help clients set goals, access resources, and engage in treatment.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, applying strong communication and relationship-building skills to assist individuals in thriving within their communities and