Recovery Peer Specialist — Mental Health Support & Outreach

Aspire Health Alliance; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Health and Community Services is seeking a Peer Specialist for the Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) program. The role focuses on rehabilitation support, education for families, crisis intervention under clinical supervision, and peer counseling drawn from lived experience.

The ACCS team supports hundreds of clients across the South Shore, living in apartments, family homes, shelters, and 14 Aspire Health Alliance residences, with a focus on recovery and independence.

Qualifications

• Current or previous experience as a consumer of mental health services is required.
• High School Diploma is required; Peer Specialist Certification must be obtained within 6 months from date of hire.
• Bilingual skills and/or experience with multicultural populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitation and support to ACCS clients under clinical supervision.
• Offer education, support, and consultation to families.
• Provide peer counseling and support based on lived experience to validate clients’ experiences.
• Collaborate with the team to promote client self-determination in treatment planning.
• Organize and lead activities to help clients structure time and practice social skills.

Skills

Empathy/peer perspective

Multicultural communication (bilingual

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Peer Specialist Certification within 6 months

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Aspire Health and Community Services is seeking a Peer Specialist for the Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) program. The role focuses on rehabilitation support, education for families, crisis intervention under clinical supervision, and peer counseling drawn from lived experience.

The ACCS team supports hundreds of clients across the South Shore, living in apartments, family homes, shelters, and 14 Aspire Health Alliance residences, with a focus on recovery and independence.