Peer Specialist

Looking to join a compassionate community dedicated to providing exceptional mental health outcomes?

Community Reach Center is that place. We prioritize empowering individuals living with mental health conditions, engaging with partners to make a lasting impact, and caring for our team on a personal level. Our mission is to enhance community health through evidence-based practices and convenient service locations, ensuring the well-being of our consumers and communities.

At Community Reach Center, we offer more than just a job – we provide an experience that nurtures personal and professional growth. Join us and gain the skills to pursue your dreams while finding fulfillment within our team!

At Community Reach Center, we prioritize an exceptional employee experience. We know that it’s imperative to prioritize our employees needs first, so they can be their best selves for the mission we serve. We’re eager to work with passionate, forward-thinking, talented, team members.

The Perks –

We also believe our employees deserve an exceptional compensation and benefits package.

• Competitive compensation
• 401K with matching
• Wellness Program
• Health Insurance Reimbursement Allocation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Internal Opportunities & Free trainings
• Shift differential pay when applicable
• Bilingual stipend pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and a balanced lifestyle
• Opportunity for cross-licensure sponsorship if eligible & applicable
• Healthy Work Life Balance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Loan Forgiveness options including National Heath Service Corps, Colorado Health Service Corps and Public Student Loan Forgiveness.

About the Role:

The Peer Support Specialist is an integral member of Community Reach Center’s outpatient residential, and community-based programming. The Peer Support Specialist assists consumers in their recovery by sharing their knowledge of the behavioral health system. Assists consumers articulating personal goals for recovery through one-to-one meetings and group sessions.

Essential Functions:

• Orients new consumer to the program and available services
• Meets with consumer to create goal – plans and personal safety plans when needed
• Partners with integrated treatment team to develop and maintain a database of community resources available to consumers
• Utilizes resource database by recommending best services for consumers to aid in their recovery needs
• Maintains accurate clinical documentation according Community Reach Center policies.
• Assists with taking/picking up consumers from appointments.
• Collaborates with treatment team to provide additional treatment support
• Other duties related to position as assigned

Core Competencies:

• Flexibility and Adaptability: Demonstrates the ability to adjust to changing circumstances, priorities and new challenges while remaining effective and productive. Has a willingness to learn new skills and technologies. Can handle shifts in work arrangements, evolving company strategies, and unexpected problems with a positive attitude.
• Reliability and Commitment: Demonstrates consistency and follow-through on assignments, meeting deadlines, and quality of work. Arrives on time, is prepared for meetings, communicates issues promptly, and takes responsibility for their actions by admitting and correcting mistakes. Shows commitment by being present, engaged and consistently putting forth their best effort to achieve goals.
• Communication: Demonstrates the ability to convey and receive information clearly, concisely, and in the appropriate context. Has the knowledge and skills to convey information accurately, effectively, and appropriately in various professional situations.
• Learning and Self-Development: Proactively improving one’s knowledge and skills by…