Recovery-Focused Peer Specialist for Crisis Stabilization

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible benefits (dental, vision,life

Retirement plan

4 weeks paid time off

10 paid holidays

1 personal day

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

NHSC loan forgiveness

Clinical supervision

Job summary

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to join the team at Highland Rivers BHCC or CSU. The role brings lived experience to the program, engages individuals, links to community resources, and assists with discharge planning and direct services to support recovery.

The position emphasizes documenting group activities in the electronic health record, advocating for recovery principles, coordinating with community partners, and providing ongoing outreach after

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Georgia Certified Specialist credential (CARES eligibility training) and ability to complete CARES/WHAM/WRAP training.
• Must self-identify as a person in recovery from a mental health diagnosis and/or addictive disease.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in behavioral health or substance use disorder services.
• Criminal background check clearance, official transcripts, valid driver’s license, drug screen, TB test, and an eligible 7-year Motor Vehicle Report.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate groups and structured activities focusing on self-advocacy and wellness, documenting in the electronic health record.
• Engage individuals to identify strengths and barriers to recovery.
• Provide follow-up calls post-discharge for continued services.
• Assist with discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.
• Act as a navigator to orient individuals to the unit and services.
• Link individuals to programs within the Agency and the community with warm transfers when possible.
• Maintain updated resource listings for community partners and agencies.
• Keep clinical records per policy, including timely documentation and trainings.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and advocate for recovery principles.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Georgia Certified Specialist (40 hours of Certified Peer Specialist Training)

Job description

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to join the team at Highland Rivers BHCC or CSU. The role brings lived experience to the program, engages individuals, links to community resources, and assists with discharge planning and direct services to support recovery.

The position emphasizes documenting group activities in the electronic health record, advocating for recovery principles, coordinating with community partners, and providing ongoing outreach after