Certified Peer Specialist - CCBHC URGENT CARE

Overview Of Primary Responsibilites

As a CCBHC Certified Peer, you will be a vital part of an integrated behavioral health team, providing hope, support, and guidance to individuals with serious mental illness, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders. Your voice and perspective matter — you will help bridge the gap between clinical services and real-life recovery through authentic connection and empowerment.

Primary Functions

• Inspire Hope: Welcome individuals into care with warmth, compassion, and the belief that recovery is possible.
• Promote Empowerment & Self-Determination: Support individuals in setting and achieving their personal recovery goals.
• Model Recovery: Use your own lived experience to foster a recovery mindset and demonstrate what is possible.
• Build Meaningful Relationships: Establish mutual, respectful, and trusting partnerships.
• Provide Strength-Based Support: Help individuals identify and build on their personal strengths and life skills.
• Encourage Community Integration: Support individuals in accessing community resources and building meaningful connections.

Qualifications And Attributes

• Personal lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery.
• Experience overcoming life challenges while coping with a behavioral health condition.
• New York State Peer Certification or Provisional Certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work evenings/weekends as scheduled.
• Able to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Education And Experience

• Peer support experience in a behavioral health or recovery setting.
• Knowledge of local community resources and recovery-oriented supports.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed and person-centered approaches.

Physical Characteristics

• Must be capable to access all rooms in a 2-story home.
• Able to work in an open space floor plan.
• Must be capable to move throughout work day.
• Occasional lifting of >_25+ pounds.