Peer Support Specialist

About the role

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is seeking a compassionate, inspiring, and supportive Recovery Support Specialist to join our dynamic team. This role is unique and allows customization of support to meet the needs of individual clients.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support individuals and families in services in coordination with clinical services.
• Aid designated clinical personnel in completing specified support activities.
• Provide education and support to family members.
• Plan and organize activities within the outpatient structure.
• Complete daily paperwork requirements, including assigned clinical record documentation.
• Collaborate with clinical teams and case managers to advocate for the best interest of the client.
• Transport clients as appropriate in SB&H vehicle.
• May be required to cover evening/weekend hours and be "on call" as required.
• Participate in at least weekly clinical overnight in accordance with ADHS requirements.
• Transport members to appointments.

Qualifications

• Must be 22 years of age.
• High School diploma/GED plus six weeks (240hrs) of behavioral health experience.
• Successful completion of a qualified Peer Support Training within the 90 days of hire.
• Required to maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and pass motor vehicle screening for insurance purposes in order to transport clients.
• Prior experience as a recipient of Behavioral Health services.
• Must have fingerprint clearance issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or be eligible to receive within eight (8) weeks of hire (as required per program requirements).

Preferred Experience

• With substance abuse, seriously mentally ill, and/or general mental health.
• College level coursework and/or Associates degree with an emphasis in Human Services, Counseling, and Psychology.

Benefits

• 3.3 weeks of PTO your 1st year of employment, with increased accruals after continued service!
• 10 paid holidays
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability and life insurance for employees
• We will help you save for retirement – 40% company match up to a 10% deferral into your SB&H retirement account!
• Career Development – Benefit from our culture of internal promotion!
• We help you with your higher education goals – Reduce your tuition costs with our tuition reimbursement program & discount degree programs!
• Employee Assistance Program, Health & Wellness and much more!

About SB&H

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is a large and growing, non-profit community-based provider of behavioral health services with locations throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, rural Maricopa County, Gila, Pinal, Mohave, Coconino, and Yavapai Counties. We are a well-established voice in the community with more than 115 sites, over one thousand employees, and 40 years’ experience.

We are committed to creating a workplace where unique perspectives are valued, personal journeys are respected, and every individual is empowered to bring their whole self to a shared mission of delivering compassionate, life-changing services to the communities we serve.

Through Our Empowered Belonging Program, We’re Committed To Voice & Visibility — ensuring every team member’s ideas, experiences, and contributions are recognized and heard.

Fair Access — fostering openness and fairness in opportunities for growth, leadership, and advancement, while honoring the different journeys people take.

Culture of Connection — building authentic, meaningful relationships across backgrounds, roles, and experiences, knowing that fresh perspectives strengthen our work.

Learning & Growth — providing opportunities for ongoing development, empathy, and leadership that reflect the many experiences within our teams.

Wellbeing & Safety — prioritizing the mental, emotional, and psychological safety of every person, recognizing that belonging means something different to each of us.

Where everyone belongs. Where everyone leads.

To learn about Southwest Behavioral & Health Services mission, values and services please review our website at https://www.sbhservices.org/.

SB&H is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required.

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.