Cert Peer Sprt Specialist II - State Hospital - Maximum Security Unit (MSU

Date:
Aug 10, 2026

Location:

HARLINGEN, TX

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

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Functional

Title:

Cert Peer Sprt Specialist II
- State Hospital
- Maximum Security Unit (MSU)

Job Title: Cert Peer Sprt Specialist II

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Adm Acute Care Psych  Psychology

Posting Number: 19849

Closing Date: 11/08/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Salary Range: $2,820.00 - $4,149.83

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-A-12

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: Days (First)

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 10%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

Rio Grande State Center

Job Location City: HARLINGEN

Job Location Address: 1401 S RANGERVILLE RD

Other Locations:

MOS Codes: No military equivalent

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

HSCS is comprised of ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers. Psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

The Certified Peer Support Specialist III provides peer support services to patients with serious mental illnesses, forensic commitment, and/or addiction issues, and serves in the orientation and training of other peer specialists. Under the supervision of the Director of Peer Support the Certified Peer Support Specialist will function as a role model to peer specialists and persons served; exhibiting competency in personal recovery.

The Certified Peer Support Specialist performs a wide range of tasks providing guidance to other Peer Support Specialist and persons served. The Certified Peer Support Specialist assists peers of all ages, from young adults to seniors, in regaining independence within the community and mastery over their own recovery process. Work involves engagement in interactions with persons served, assisting management of the peer services department;

assessing competency of peer specialists; and leading individual and group sessions. The Certified Peer Support Specialist supports persons served self-determination with immediate and long-term concerns; supports persons served in participation with recovery team planning; serves as a consumer advocate; leads educational panels for organizational staff, committees, and communities; and assists with providing training in trauma informed care, recovery model, or person-centered care to others.

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