Peer Specialist- PACT

About the Role

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is a leading statewide provider of behavioral health services and a Certified Great Place to Work. Since 1938, BHN has helped individuals, families, and communities thrive through compassionate, high-quality care and support. We are seeking a Peer Specialist to join our PACT (Program for Assertive Community Treatment) team and help advance our mission of empowering people to live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Responsibilities

• Meet with new individuals served to orient them to PACT services.
• Help individuals served develop wellness and recovery plans.
• Act as part of a team, sharing knowledge and experience with all team members while working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Help individuals served with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Support individuals served who are involved with the criminal justice system.
• Support individuals served who are experiencing a psychiatric crisis.
• Encourage independence, competency, and decision-making.
• Initiate and support quality of life through empowerment, safety awareness, and respect and dignity.
• Provide outreach services to individuals served on a frequent basis as required by supervisor.
• Act as primary implementer of strategies to meet Treatment Plan goals.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle available for all working hours required.
• Peer certification, or the ability to obtain certification within 1 year of employment, required.
• Forensic peer certification, or the ability to obtain certification within 1 year of employment, required.
• Minimum of six months' experience in human services preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to consistently update professional experience and learn new skills.
• Ability to maintain job effectiveness under changing conditions.

Benefits

• Purpose-Driven Work – Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals, families, and communities throughout Western Massachusetts.
• Professional Growth – Access ongoing training, mentorship, career development, and advancement opportunities across one of the region's largest behavioral health organizations.
• Supportive Team Culture – Join a collaborative workplace guided by our HEART values: Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.
• Stability & Opportunity – Build your career with a well-established organization serving Western Massachusetts since 1938.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Generous PTO, 403(b), educational assistance, medical, dental, vision, employee assistance programs, and more.
• Certified Great Place to Work – Work for an organization recognized for creating a positive and engaging employee experience.

Pay

Pay Range: $21.50-$24.00 per hour.