Recovery & Wellness Peer Specialist

MHMR of Tarrant County; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

MHMR of Tarrant County seeks a Recovery Support Peer Specialist to provide recovery-focused services within MHMR programs in Texas. You will mentor, advocate, and educate clients, drawing on your own recovery experience to model coping and self-help strategies, and tailor groups while linking clients to community resources.

The role requires at least one year of lived experience with substance abuse and mental health recovery, plus RSPS certification within a year and a valid Texas driver’s

Qualifications

• Minimum education is a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have at least one year of cumulative experience as a recipient of community mental health services.
• Within one year of hire, obtain Recovery Support Peer Specialist certification and maintain CEUs biannually.
• Must have a valid Texas driver's license.
• Complete Peer Specialist Core Training and Recovery Support Peer Specialist training within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery-focused services to individuals in MHMR programs.
• Offer mentoring, advocacy, and education in group and individual settings.
• Model coping techniques and help clients access community resources and natural supports.
• Develop and implement educational, support, and affiliation groups tailored to clients' needs.

Skills

Recovery support

Mentoring

Advocacy

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

MHMR of Tarrant County seeks a Recovery Support Peer Specialist to provide recovery-focused services within MHMR programs in Texas. You will mentor, advocate, and educate clients, drawing on your own recovery experience to model coping and self-help strategies, and tailor groups while linking clients to community resources.

The role requires at least one year of lived experience with substance abuse and mental health recovery, plus RSPS certification within a year and a valid Texas driver’s