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Certified Peer Recovery Supporter - Full Time- Summit Behavioral Healthcare

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health · Cincinnati, OH · 1 wk ago
OTHR$22.59/hrFull-time

Organization: Behavioral Health — Summit Behavioral Healthcare Agency | Contact: anshita.munshani@dbh.ohio.gov | Location: 1101 Summit Road, Cincinnati, OH 45237 | Classified, Full‑Time, Permanent | Union: OCSEA/AFSCME

About the Role

At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders. We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio’s prison systems, and the central office in Columbus. DBH values: Service‑Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused), Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent), Value Driven, Innovative (Yes Before No), Strong Sense of Urgency. Our team advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. DBH is an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well‑being of all employees, including those in recovery, fostering an inclusive, stigma‑free environment with second‑chance hiring and recovery‑informed policies.

Responsibilities

  • Peer Support & Encouragement: Utilizes personal recovery experience, when appropriate, to promote hope, encouragement, and motivation throughout the recovery process.
  • Group Facilitation & Wellness Education: Leads and coordinates recovery‑focused groups, teaching coping skills, relaxation techniques, and wellness strategies.
  • Client Mentorship & Advocacy: Mentors clients/residents through the recovery process by encouraging empowerment, goal‑setting, and self‑advocacy.
  • Education & Support Services: Educates clients/residents on available peer services, rights processes, advance directives, and supplemental support programs.

Qualifications

  • Current certification as a Peer Recovery Supporter in accordance with OAC 5122.29.15.

Pay

  • Hourly rate: $22.59 (Step 1 of OCSEA Pay Range Schedule, Range 27).
  • Opportunity for pay increase after 120 days of satisfactory performance, then yearly raises thereafter.

Schedule

  • Full‑Time, Permanent, Monday–Friday.
  • Core hours: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (posting header) / 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (additional details).

Benefits

  • Medical coverage
  • Free Dental, Vision, and Basic Life Insurance premiums after eligibility period
  • Paid time off: vacation, personal, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
  • Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
  • Public Retirement Systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Additional Information

  • Position is covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit.
  • Final candidate must pass a criminal background check per Rule 5122‑7‑21; convictions are assessed individually and do not automatically disqualify.
  • Reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment, or interview: contact Andrew Seifert, EEO/ADA Administrator, at andrew.seifert@dbh.ohio.gov or 614‑466‑8884.

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