Certified Peer Support Specialist

Full Time - Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)

Med Mark Treatment Center is looking for a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) to provide behavioral health services that foster supportive peer relationships with and among the persons enrolled in behavioral health services and other related programs. The CPRS will utilize personal recovery experience to instill a sense of hope and optimism for persons in recovery, demonstrate the ability to engage and serve consumers, contribute to the overall success of the consumer’s recovery process, and carry out duties with flexibility and an individual focus.

The CPRS will promote and contribute to the development of a culture of recovery and empowerment within and outside of the treatment center and uphold the integrity of program goals. The CPRS will complete detailed and accurate encounter notes and other reports to document program measures, including Monthly Programmatic Reports. The CPRS will conduct community outreach, education, and referrals to increase awareness and understanding of, and enrollment in, medication‑assisted treatment for opioid use disorder.

The CPRS will also assist persons enrolled in behavioral health services to realize personal goals in treatment, employment, education, and other life‑changing opportunities. The CPRS will report directly to the Treatment Center Director on all matters pertinent to the successful attainment of program goals and standards.

• Act as an integral member of the Med Mark Treatment Center team.
• Provide a role model for persons enrolled or seeking recovery and treatment services, other staff members, and service providers.
• Share personal recovery experiences to build hope in the recovery and supportive services.
• Assist in developing a culture of recovery and peer support by engaging in and supporting peer relationships.
• Engage appropriately with community representatives, referrers, and consumers needing Med Mark services to identify strengths, existing supports, and community resources.
• Support those enrolled in obtaining individualized goals by building and strengthening linkages with community resources and family members.
• Work cooperatively with Treatment Center staff in support of patient treatment planning.
• Collect data and provide feedback on goal attainment and other supportive service linkage success to the primary supervisor.
• As directed by the Supervisor, network with Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Housing, Case Management, Vocational Support, and other supportive service agencies to increase understanding of and enrollment in medication‑assisted treatment for opioid use disorder.
• Handle stressful situations and interact with others effectively.
• Be present during working hours at the office or in the community for in‑person meetings and access to a computer without violating company policy.
• Refer and assist clients in obtaining necessary supportive services.
• Collect data and report on client follow‑up and retention success measures.
• Attend meetings, training functions, and other official Peer Support functions as required.
• Safeguard confidential information.
• Comply with Treatment Center policies.
• Comply with applicable local, state, and federal licensing requirements.
• Project a positive image of the Treatment Center and its programs to the community and the Treatment Center clients.
• Perform other peer‑related duties as assigned.

• Minimum age requirement of 18.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of support systems and community resources available to patients and their significant others, with the ability to assist patients in developing and implementing their treatment plan.
• Act as an integral member of the Med Mark Treatment Center team.
• Engage appropriately with community representatives, referrers, and consumers needing Med Mark services to identify strengths and existing supports, and maintain effective and ethical therapeutic relationships with individuals and groups.
• Assist in developing a culture of recovery and peer support by engaging in and supporting peer relationships, with the ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
• Accurately document…