Peer Support Specialist

Pay Range: $17.00 and up DOE

Shift Differentials

Schedule: Overnights

Riverbend Community Mental Health, Inc., one of the largest providers of community-based behavioral health services in New Hampshire, is seeking a person with lived experience with mental illness to work 1st shift, in conjunction with our Mobile Crisis Team, providing office and community-based interventions for people experiencing a mental health crisis.

As a Peer Support Specialist, you will be working with clinicians in conducting initial assessments and coordinating follow-up care, and providing specific types of recovery-oriented support to individuals in crisis and their families. If you have personal, lived experience with mental illness, can work independently and as part of a team, and have sensitivity to people of diverse backgrounds and cultures, this is a great opportunity to apply all that you have learned to enhance your own independence while helping others.

Responsibilities

• Help clients and families understand the systems of care available to them in the community
• Provide clients with support and advocacy in accessing the care they need
• Work independently and as part of a professional clinical team
• Partner with a range of treatment providers and agencies

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required, a relevant degree preferred
• A cover letter outlining personal lived experience with mental illness, and the ability to meet the essential requirements of the job is required.
• Ability to sensitively work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures is required.
• A valid driver’s license, personal vehicle, and auto insurance is preferred.

COVID-19 Considerations

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the world, it is our responsibility as healthcare providers to help keep our staff, clients, and communities safe. At Riverbend, we have implemented processes and precautions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 as well as a mandatory vaccination policy. Exceptions can be applied for medical or religious reasons.

About Riverbend

Riverbend Community Mental Health is a private, nonprofit organization providing specialized behavioral health services. Core services include 24/7 emergency mobile crisis services; counseling services for children, adults, and families; addiction recovery; and community support, vocational services, and residential programs for adults and seniors. Evidence-based models of treatment guide all our work, and we strongly believe in the power of self-directed growth and recovery. Consider joining our vibrant staff community today! Let us showcase your talents in a place where you can truly see the value, purpose and power that your work holds.

About working at Riverbend

This is a part-time position with a competitive pay rate and potential benefits.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and/or daycare expenses
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• 4 weeks of earned time accrued in year 1; higher accrual in future years
• 8 holidays per year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ample opportunities for training and expanding knowledge and skills
• Business casual attire
• Wellness programming
• Approved site for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

You’ll be joining a team of focused, hard-working, creative people who are passionate about delivering high-quality behavioral health services, developing innovative responses to meet critical needs, and doing work that is both challenging and rewarding. Riverbend is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to building a safe, inclusive working environment for people of all backgrounds.

About Concord New Hampshire

Concord New Hampshire is ranked one of the nation’s top micropolitan (population under 50,000) communities, year after year. Our excellent schools and colleges produce a well-educated workforce, and we are proud to be home to one of the finest health care networks north of Boston (about 1.5 hours south). In addition to our vibrant downtown, business community, and wealth of cultural offerings, the Concord area is the perfect place to raise a family, grow a business, or explore New England’s rich history, culture, and natural wonders.

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