CBHC Certified Peer Specialist, Athol

About the role

CSO is seeking Certified Peer Specialists to join our CBHC (Certified Behavioral Health Clinic) Program in Athol. As a CBHC Certified Peer, you will provide hope, mutual peer support, advocacy, purposeful sharing of lived experience, and education to individuals receiving services.

Responsibilities

• Communicate, represent and advocate for clients receiving mental health services
• Facilitate mutual support and self-help groups that guide and help participants in the development of their own leadership skills
• Inform and support individuals using mental health services
• Develop activities and resources that support people in recovery to achieve their identified goals
• Work with individuals to develop and maintain natural supports outside of human service system
• Provide peer recovery support to persons served. This includes willingness to share your own recovery story in intentional ways for the purpose of connection building, resource sharing, education, etc.
• Assist with access to treatment and/or supports for achieving sustained recovery. When needed, serve as liaison between person served and the recovery community.
• Conduct outreach including occasional transportation to individuals when needed and when approved by supervisor.

Requirements

• Experience as a consumer of mental health services and willingness to share this experience
• Completed (or willing to complete) the Massachusetts Peer Specialist training and certifications
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Qualifications

• Positive - maintaining resiliency and focusing on solutions
• Respectful - collaborating and effectively communicating
• Insightful - demonstrating self-awareness and effectively prioritizing
• Conscientious - taking accountability and applying feedback

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to facilitate group discussions and support
• Knowledge of mental health services and recovery
• Willingness to share personal experiences and support others

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Full health and dental coverage
• Free CEUs for in-house training
• Adequate paid time off
• A 403B retirement savings plan
• Employee referral bonuses
• Group rate supplemental insurances
• A premier employee assistance program
• Personal cell phone plan discounts
• A flexible, supportive work environment fostering collaboration

Pay

$38,000 - $44,000/year

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate client needs

What We Offer

• Training in: Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Skills and more
• EEO/AA

Our Agency

Clinical & Support Options, Inc. is a dynamic behavioral health organization serving Western Massachusetts for over 50 years. With offices across Springfield, Northampton, Greenfield, and beyond, we're dedicated to providing comprehensive support to individuals and families.

Join Our Team

Join our team of over 650 multi-disciplinary staff and become part of a collaborative environment where excellence is fostered internally and partnerships are forged externally with community organizations.

Company Culture

We are the fastest-growing Behavioral Health agency in Western Massachusetts. CSO has consistently received high marks on their internal employee satisfaction survey, noting that over 90% of CSO staff would recommend CSO as a great place to work.

Recognition

CSO was voted a "Healthcare Industry Top Workplace" in 2023, 2024 and 2025.