Peer Support Specialist
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, 33646, USA
Listed on 2026-10-13
Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, 33646, USA
Listing for:
Tampa General Hospital
Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-10-13
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Community Health, Patient/Health Advocate, Health Education & Promotion
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description
Description
The Peer Support Specialist is a key member of the Mobile Behavioral Health Unit team and is tasked with providing compassionate, recovery-oriented support services to individuals experiencing their own lived experience. The Peer Support Specialist will travel with the MBHU team to rural and underserved communities and assist with providing support services with linking the individual needs, as well as their Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) needs including but not limited to, housing and employment, and medication management.
What you will do- Use own experience of recovery to help others.
- Assist individuals in identifying and utilizing resources in the community for additional behavioral health, recovery, and SDOH support.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient interactions and progress and maintain confidentiality of all personal information.
- Develop and maintain knowledge of local, state, and federal services that may provide resources to patients and families.
- Encourage self-advocacy among individuals to help them achieve their goals.
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Assist patients in identifying and achieving their personal behavioral health goals, including recovery.
Qualifications
Education Qualifications- High School Diploma or GED
- Certified Recovery Specialist
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with individuals with substance use disorders and mental health disorders.
Tampa
Work LocationsTGH Main Campus 1 Tampa General Circle Tampa 33601
Eligible for Remote Work :
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