Peer Support Specialist
BHcare Inc.
Summary
We are looking for a Peer Support Specialist who is passionate about using their lived experience to help individuals navigate recovery, build meaningful connections, and access the services and supports they need to thrive. This is a full-time, 37.5 hour-per-week position in our Behavioral Health Home program in North Branford Adult Clinic. Candidates must reside in Connecticut to be eligible for this position.
Job description
What You Will Do
In this role, you will provide peer outreach, engagement, education, navigation, and recovery support to individuals living with mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders. Through appropriate self-disclosure, advocacy, mentoring, and connection to resources, you will help individuals remain engaged in treatment and become active participants in their recovery and communities.
- Build supportive peer relationships and help individuals connect with and remain engaged in treatment and recovery services.
- Use appropriate self-disclosure and personal recovery experience to provide coaching, mentoring, encouragement, and hope.
- Help individuals identify and access emotional, vocational, and social supports based on their goals and preferences.
- Connect individuals with community resources such as transportation, housing, employment, benefits, and recovery support programs, including AA and NA.
- Support individuals transitioning from inpatient settings and help coordinate connections to community-based services.
- Facilitate recovery-focused groups and advocate for the needs and preferences of the individuals served.
- Develop positive relationships with community providers and collaborate with clinical, medical, law enforcement, and other community partners.
- Participate as a member of the Clinical and Behavioral Health Home teams.
What You Will Bring
Required Qualifications
- Lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience with and knowledge of mental health, substance use, and/or co-occurring disorders.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with clinicians, medical professionals, law enforcement, and community providers.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries while using lived experience and appropriate self-disclosure to support recovery.
- Valid driver's license, an acceptable driving record, and the ability to remain insurable under the organization's automobile insurance plan.
Preferred Qualifications
- Recovery Support Specialist training and certification through Advocacy Unlimited.
- Experience providing peer support, recovery coaching, resource navigation, or community-based behavioral health services.
- Knowledge of local treatment providers, recovery supports, and community resources.
Requirements
- Lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience with and knowledge of mental health, substance use, and/or co-occurring disorders
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with clinicians, medical professionals, law enforcement, and community providers
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries while using lived experience and appropriate self-disclosure to support recovery
- Valid driver's license, an acceptable driving record, and the ability to remain insurable under the organization's automobile insurance plan
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Paid Time Off
- Company-observed Holidays
- Retirement Savings Plan
Company overview
BHcare Inc. is a comprehensive mental health care organization dedicated to providing essential behavioral health services to communities in need. As a specialized healthcare provider in the mental health sector, BHcare focuses on delivering accessible, high-quality care for individuals facing mental health challenges, substance use disorders, and related behavioral health issues. The organization operates with a community-centered approach, offering a range of therapeutic interventions, counseling services, crisis intervention, and support programs designed to promote mental wellness and recovery. BHcare serves diverse populations across multiple locations, emphasizing evidence-based practices and personalized treatment plans. Their services typically include outpatient counseling, psychiatric care, addiction treatment, case management, and community outreach programs. The organization plays a vital role in addressing the growing need for mental health services, working to reduce stigma and improve access to care for vulnerable populations. BHcare's mission centers on enhancing the quality of life for individuals and families affected by mental health conditions through compassionate, professional care and comprehensive support systems.