Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Apply for the Peer Recovery Support Specialist role at the State of Oklahoma.

Base pay range: $34,500.00/yr - $34,500.00/yr.

Title:

Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Agency: 452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Supervisory Organization:
Carl Albert CMHC

Full-time;
Regular position (Non-Exempt);
Primary

Working Hours:

8:00 to 5:00 Monday through Friday.

Provides peer support services, serves as advocate for consumers, and offers information and peer support to consumers in emergency, outpatient, or inpatient settings. Performs duties to assist consumers with recovery processes as they regain control of their lives.

• One (1) Vacancy
• Application period:
  December 29, 2025, until filled
• Annual Salary:
  Up to $34,500 (based on certification and experience)
• Hourly: $14.42 (Peer Recovery Support Specialist) / $16.58 (Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist)
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Ability to become a certified Recovery Support Specialist.
• Preference may be given to applicants who are current or former consumers of mental health services.

• Demonstrated participation in advocacy and/or personal knowledge in recovery.
• Upon conditional offer of employment, must submit to physical examination and meet requirements of occasionally lifting and carrying 50 pounds and pulling/pushing maximum force of 25 pounds.
• Criteria to become a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist available at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• Drug and Alcohol pre‑employment testing required for safety‑sensitive positions: urinalysis to test for drugs; appointment contingent upon negative result.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• Wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre‑existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care.
• Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs.
• 11 paid holidays.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• Longevity bonus for years of service.
• Student loan repayment options.
• Training opportunities for CEU requirements.

Operated by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Carl Albert Community Mental Health Center (CACMHC) is a fully accredited 15‑bed psychiatric hospital and outpatient clinic. Other CACMHC offices located in southeastern Oklahoma include Holdenville Satellite, Heavener Satellite, Hugo Satellite, Idabel Satellite, Stigler Satellite, Atoka Satellite, and Ada PACT. The agency requires coverage 24 hours, 7 days per week; work hours and location may vary depending on business necessity;

employees may be required to work weekends and overtime.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.