PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST - MENTAL HEA at SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH C – Princeton, West Virginia

(Substance Use Recovery, Mental Health, Youth & Family)

The Peer Support Specialist – Crisis provides immediate support and guidance to individuals of all ages experiencing mental health or substance use crises. Using lived experience in recovery, this role offers emotional support, helps de-escalate crises, connects individuals to services, and promotes engagement in recovery and wellness.

Services are provided in homes, schools, and community settings, working with adults, youth, and families to build coping skills, resilience, and natural supports.

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Personal lived experience in mental health recovery, substance use recovery, or youth/family recovery

• For SUD peer support: minimum of two (2) years of sobriety required

• Peer certification in at least one specialty area (Substance Use Recovery, Mental Health, or Youth & Family), or ability to obtain within required timeframe

• Knowledge of recovery resources and behavioral health systems

• Ability to work traditional and non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, on-call)

• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills