Recovery‑Focused Peer Support Specialist (Part‑Time)

Charlotte Behavioral Health Care; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 23,763 - 25,926; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

403b retirement plan with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment eligibility

Job summary

Charlotte Behavioral Health Care is seeking a dedicated Peer Support Specialist in Punta Gorda, FL. This role involves providing outreach, engagement, and recovery support services to individuals. You will utilize your lived experience to assist in recovery and promote treatment engagement.

The ideal candidate should possess a High School Diploma and may need to achieve Peer Specialist certification within a year. Responsibilities include delivering one-on-one and group sessions, documenting services, and coordinating care. Benefits include EAP, retirement planning, and more.

Qualifications

• Experience working with persons with mental health and/or substance use disorders preferred.
• Peer Specialist certification eligible or obtainable within one (1) year of hire date.
• Good computer skills for entering and retrieving information in an electronic medical record.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach, engagement, and recovery support services.
• Assist individuals in setting recovery goals.
• Document services in the patient record.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Charlotte Behavioral Health Care is seeking a dedicated Peer Support Specialist in Punta Gorda, FL. This role involves providing outreach, engagement, and recovery support services to individuals. You will utilize your lived experience to assist in recovery and promote treatment engagement.

The ideal candidate should possess a High School Diploma and may need to achieve Peer Specialist certification within a year. Responsibilities include delivering one-on-one and group sessions, documenting services, and coordinating care. Benefits include EAP, retirement planning, and more.