MedMark Treatment Centers
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Hiring Timeframe
1-2 Weeks
Experience
Intermediate-level
Location
On-Site
Benefits
401(K) Matching
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Job Description
Utilize personal lived recovery experience to provide supportive peer counseling, model optimism, and foster empowerment for individuals enrolled in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and behavioral health programs. Core duties include delivering client-centered peer support, conducting community outreach, assisting clients with personal recovery goals, maintaining strict documentation standards, and promoting a recovery-oriented culture within the treatment facility and local community.
Job Responsibilities & Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
- Peer Mentorship & Recovery Support: Role-model recovery by sharing lived experience to instill hope; assist clients in identifying strengths, building support networks, and achieving treatment, employment, and educational goals.
- Outreach & Community Linkages: Network with community organizations (mental health, housing, vocational, case management) to build referral pathways and increase community understanding of MAT for opioid use disorder.
- Clinical Collaboration & Documentation: Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams on client care plans; maintain accurate encounter notes, progress tracking, and monthly programmatic reports.
- Compliance & Professional Standards: Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality guidelines; project a positive community image; attend required team meetings and continuing education functions.
Requirements:
- Education & Age: Minimum 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Lived Experience & Credentialing: Self-identified person in recovery with demonstrated personal recovery experience; Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) credential required.
- Technical & Soft Skills: Strong written, oral, and data-entry skills (computer and word processing literacy); ability to work with culturally diverse populations and manage stressful situations calmly.
- Clearances & Compliance: Must pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen; satisfactory professional references required.