Recovery-Focused Peer Support Specialist

Socket.dev; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Rimrock seeks a Certified Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist to encourage, motivate and support patients through recovery. You will mentor, coach and connect patients to resources, documenting progress and ensuring HIPAA compliance. Schedule: Friday-Tuesday 9am-6pm.

Candidates must be in recovery for two years, complete a state-approved Peer Support Training Program with certification, and maintain ongoing supervision and education credits.

Qualifications

• Must be in recovery for two years.
• Must have completed a state‑approved Peer Support Training Program and certification.
• Must have 1 hour of clinical supervision for every 20 hours worked.
• Must complete 20 continuing education credits per year pertaining to SUD or mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional, informational, instrumental, and affiliation support services to patients.
• Assist patients in setting recovery goals and action plans.
• Aid patients in problem solving and connect to recovery resources.
• Complete all required documentation including spreadsheets, progress note DAPs, and surveys.
• Assist patients with collateral issues including criminal justice and coexisting physical or mental health challenges.
• Encourage education and employment advancement and assist with sober problem solving.
• Model core recovery values and demonstrate self-expression and reflection.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Relate to patients

Documentation skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State approved Peer Support Training

Certification

Tools

Spreadsheets

Progress notes (DAPs)

Job description

Rimrock seeks a Certified Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist to encourage, motivate and support patients through recovery. You will mentor, coach and connect patients to resources, documenting progress and ensuring HIPAA compliance. Schedule: Friday-Tuesday 9am-6pm.

Candidates must be in recovery for two years, complete a state-approved Peer Support Training Program with certification, and maintain ongoing supervision and education credits.