Mental Health Peer Specialist

About the role

We CARE We Connect People in Our Community We Provide Access to Services We Link People to Resources We Empower People Our Values Are Based On The Following Beliefs Respect for people who are active in planning their services Recovery is a life-long process of better health Success as positive outcomes for each person Participation of people and their families in the process Inclusion in the community through services that promote growth and independence Safe, ethical, and cost-effective services Best practices in current research in medical, psychosocial and organizational fields Collaboration with other organizations for better services

Responsibilities

As the Mental Health Peer Specialist, you will provide recovery-focused services to individuals in MHMR programs, adhering to TAC requirements. You will offer recovery and wellness support, mentoring, and advocacy in both group and individual settings. Drawing from your personal recovery experience, you will teach the value of recovery, model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies, and foster positive relationships with support resources. As the specialist you will develop and implement educational, support, and affiliation groups tailored to individual needs and preferences, while assisting clients in efficiently utilizing community resources and natural support.

Requirements

• Minimum education: High School Diploma/GED
• Preferences: Completed peer specialist orientation and self-assessment; completed Peer Specialist Core Training; passed the knowledge assessment
• Experience: At least 1 year cumulative experience as a recipient of community mental health services for a condition within Texas' target population; self-reported life experience in active recovery
• License/Certifications: Obtain Mental Health Peer Specialist (MHPS) certification within 1 year of hire; maintain certification biannually via CEUs (Tarrant County); Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Special Courses: Complete Peer Specialist Core Training and Mental Health Peer Specialist training within 6 months of hire date

Benefits

MHMR offers an excellent and competitive benefits package designed to support the wellbeing of our employees and their families. Our benefits include a retirement plan with company matching, day one PTO accrual, ten paid holidays plus a floating holiday, employee assistance programs, and comprehensive wellness programs that promote physical, mental, and financial health. MHMR is committed to your future; we’re a qualifying employer for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs which offers longterm financial relief opportunities for eligible team members. We are committed to providing strong, meaningful benefits that make a real difference in the lives of employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits philosophy emphasizes work–life balance, personal wellbeing, and access to resources that help employees thrive both professionally and personally.