SMI Peer & Recovery Support Specialist

Valle del Sol; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Valle del Sol in Phoenix seeks a Peer & Recovery Support Specialist to help individuals in behavioral health treatment. You will use lived experience to offer hope, build empowerment, and support recovery goals within a patient-centered framework.

You will collaborate with clinical and case management teams to promote engagement, retention, and whole-person wellness, while facilitating peer-led groups and education.”

Responsibilities

• Peer-led groups facilitation or co-facilitation.
• Provide recovery-oriented coaching and life skills support.
• Assist with outreach to engage individuals in treatment.
• Coordinate with therapists, medical providers, and case managers.
• Support education on recovery, relapse prevention, and wellness.

Job description

About this position

Make an Impact Where it Matters Most

Join Valle del Sol in our commitment to providing quality, culturally sensitive integrated primary care and behavioral health services to adults, children, and adolescents in need. Valle del Sol offers a diverse work environment, competitive pay and benefits, and the opportunity for training and advancement.

JOB SUMMARY & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Peer & Recovery Support Specialist utilizes lived experience in behavioral health recovery, substance use recovery, or family support to provide person-centered, recovery-oriented services to individuals receiving behavioral health treatment. Through shared experience, mutual support, advocacy, and skill development, this role empowers individuals to define and pursue personal wellness goals, build resilience, strengthen self-advocacy, and engage in meaningful recovery.

Working collaboratively with clinical, medical, and case management teams, the Peer & Recovery Support Specialist promotes engagement, improves retention in services, and supports whole-person wellness through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented care.

Program assignments may include General Mental Health (GMH), Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Opioid Treatment Program (OTP), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Recovery Services, Family Support Partner, Outreach & Engagement, and other specialty service lines based on organizational needs.

Peer Support & Recovery Coaching

Utilize lived experience to provide hope, encouragement, and recovery-oriented support.

Build supportive relationships grounded in mutual respect, shared experience, and empowerment.

Support individuals in identifying and pursuing personal recovery, wellness, and life goals.

Promote self-advocacy, self-determination, and active participation in treatment and recovery planning.

Assist individuals in developing coping skills, wellness strategies, and recovery supports.

Model recovery-oriented behaviors, including healthy communication, emotional regulation, coping strategies, and self-advocacy.

Patient Engagement & Support

Conduct outreach and engagement activities to support participation in treatment and recovery services.

Support retention and re-engagement efforts for individuals experiencing barriers to care.

Assist individuals in navigating behavioral health, medical, social service, and community support systems.

Encourage participation in community-based activities, recovery supports, and social connection opportunities.

Assist individuals in accessing resources that address social determinants of health.

Group Facilitation & Education

Facilitate or co-facilitate peer-led groups, educational sessions, and recovery-oriented activities.

Provide education related to recovery, wellness, coping skills, relapse prevention, harm reduction, and self-management.

Support development of life skills, communication skills, and community integration.

Promote understanding of recovery pathways and available treatment and support services.

Care Coordination & Team Collaboration

Collaborate with therapists, case managers, medical providers, psychiatric providers, and other treatment team members.

Communicate relevant observations, concerns, and engagement barriers to appropriate team members.

Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and treatment team activities