Residential Recovery Coach - Peer Support

The Lakes Region Mental Health Center, Inc.; Laconia (NH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lakes Region Mental Health Center, Inc. seeks a Peer Support Specialist for its Residential Department in New Hampshire. You will apply your recovery experience to support patients’ mind-body resiliency, sharing your journey within a structured, supervised setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with ADLs, medication prompts, community linkages, and thorough documentation in the EHR/MAR. A high school diploma is required; certification or ability to obtain within 1 year is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Lived experience with mental illness and/or SUD.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of Residential Services team using evidence-based modalities.
• Support patients in mental health recovery and ADLs.
• Attend supervision with Peer Support Coordinator weekly and Housing Manager monthly.
• Provide medication prompts and supervise self-administration.
• Connect patients to community services and events.
• Document in EHR and MAR promptly and obtain required signatures.
• Maintain boundaries and transport patients as needed.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Lived experience with mental illness/S

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Degree in human services/mental health preferred

Peer Specialist/Recovery Coach cert within 1 year preferred

Job description

The Lakes Region Mental Health Center, Inc. seeks a Peer Support Specialist for its Residential Department in New Hampshire. You will apply your recovery experience to support patients’ mind-body resiliency, sharing your journey within a structured, supervised setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with ADLs, medication prompts, community linkages, and thorough documentation in the EHR/MAR. A high school diploma is required; certification or ability to obtain within 1 year is preferred.