Peer Support Specialist

About the role

Join a mission-driven organization with a people-first culture that offers excellent career growth opportunities. At Wellpath, we see hundreds of thousands of unique individuals each month and provide direct clinical care, including saving lives with Narcan. We offer ongoing training and development for our healthcare team members.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate individual and group meetings to promote recovery, providing education and instilling hope.
• Serve as a role model for individuals on their recovery journey, actively participating in care coordination efforts.
• Conduct and assist in organizing peer support activities and support groups to create a supportive community environment.
• Attend treatment team meetings upon request, sharing valuable patient information to contribute to the development and updating of treatment plans.
• Fulfill other assigned duties as required in the role of a Peer Support Specialist.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experiential understanding of substance use disorders and/or mental illness.
• Certification as a Peer Support Specialist where required by contract or statute.
• Must be able to pass facility’s background check.