Certified Peer Specialist - CPS-MH, CPS-AD, CARES - Tues-Sat 11:00am-7:45pm
Claratel Behavioral Health
Summary
As a Certified Peer Specialist, you'll use your personal recovery experience to empower others as they navigate crisis situations. You'll be a beacon of hope and resilience, supporting clients as they begin the path toward stabilization and healing. You'll serve as an advocate, motivator, and resource navigator — showing that recovery is not only possible, it's real.
Job description
Your Role
As a Certified Peer Specialist, you'll use your personal recovery experience to empower others as they navigate crisis situations. You'll be a beacon of hope and resilience, supporting clients as they begin the path toward stabilization and healing. You'll serve as an advocate, motivator, and resource navigator — showing that recovery is not only possible, it's real.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide early engagement, orientation, and emotional support to clients during crisis intake
- Lead and co-facilitate recovery-focused groups, including topics like WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plans), discharge planning, and community resources
- Offer peer-driven counseling, skill-building, and problem-solving support
- Work closely with clinical teams, discharge planners, nurses, and other staff to ensure holistic, compassionate care
- Support individuals in developing self-directed recovery goals
- Assist with Georgia Supportive Housing Surveys and aftercare follow-up
- Accurately document client interactions and progress using electronic medical records
- Educate families and caregivers on recovery models and help advocate for client-centered care
- Uphold the CPS Code of Ethics and maintain a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented approach at all times
Working Conditions
- Work is performed in a fast-paced crisis environment
- Must be able to complete CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training
- Regular standing, walking, and occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs) required
- May interact with individuals exhibiting high-risk or unpredictable behavior
What We're Looking For
We value compassionate communicators, positive role models, and team players with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for recovery. You should be able to relate to people from diverse backgrounds, stay calm under pressure, and inspire hope through your example. Reliable transportation and a commitment to professionalism are essential.
Requirements
- Georgia Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) or Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist (CARES)
- At least 6 months of experience working or volunteering as a peer support specialist
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic computer and documentation skills
- Understanding of recovery principles, client engagement, and care coordination
- Preferred: 2+ years of experience in a crisis or behavioral health setting
- Preferred: Experience facilitating group sessions and building individualized recovery plans
- Reliable transportation
- Pre-employment drug screening and criminal history background check
Company overview
Claratel Behavioral Health is a specialized healthcare provider focused on delivering comprehensive mental health and behavioral health services. As a modern behavioral health organization, Claratel offers evidence-based treatment programs for various mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, trauma-related disorders, and substance use disorders. The company operates with a patient-centered approach, integrating clinical expertise with compassionate care to support individuals in their mental wellness journey. Claratel Behavioral Health provides a range of therapeutic services that may include individual counseling, group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and specialized treatment programs tailored to meet diverse patient needs. The organization emphasizes accessibility and quality care, potentially serving both adult and adolescent populations through various care settings. With a focus on holistic treatment and recovery support, Claratel Behavioral Health contributes to the growing field of mental healthcare by addressing the complex needs of individuals seeking behavioral health services in today's healthcare landscape.