Recovery‑Focused Peer Support Specialist

Lakes Regional Community Center; Mount Pleasant (TX); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance cost sharing

Employer-paid short-term disability insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Retirement contributions

Tuition discounts

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Lakes Regional Community Center in Mount Pleasant, Texas, is seeking a Mental Health Peer Specialist. This role focuses on providing recovery-oriented behavioral health services to individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. As a peer mentor, you will support individuals in achieving their recovery goals and improving their quality of life.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, experience in behavioral health, and a valid Texas driver's license. The position offers a salary of $15 per hour along with health insurance, paid holidays, and other benefits.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery.
• Willingness to share personal recovery experience to support others.
• Valid Texas driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Engage individuals across various settings such as clinics and hospitals.
• Provide one-on-one peer support and facilitate recovery-focused groups.
• Assist individuals in creating wellness and recovery plans.

Skills

Peer Support

Communication Skills

Crisis Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Peer Specialist (Mental Health or Recovery)

Job description

Lakes Regional Community Center in Mount Pleasant, Texas, is seeking a Mental Health Peer Specialist. This role focuses on providing recovery-oriented behavioral health services to individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. As a peer mentor, you will support individuals in achieving their recovery goals and improving their quality of life.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, experience in behavioral health, and a valid Texas driver's license. The position offers a salary of $15 per hour along with health insurance, paid holidays, and other benefits.