What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist - Mountain Home position at Arisa Health?
Arisa Health is currently seeking a Peer Support Specialist to work at our Mountain Home clinic. The Peer Support Specialist in this role will work closely with individuals who are in mental health and/or substance abuse treatment programs to provide hope, healing, advocacy, self-responsibility, a meaningful role in life and empowerment to reach their fullest potential.
Arisa Health is Arkansas' largest and most comprehensive nonprofit behavioral health provider. Formed by the affiliation of 4 long-standing Arkansas community mental health centers, Arisa Health leads with exceptional care that nurtures health and well-being for all. Arisa provides outpatient services, Crisis services and emergency screening, substance abuse counseling, intensive children services, intensive adult services, medical services, and residential services in 41 Arkansas counties.
Peer Support Specialists self-identify as being in recovery for behavioral health issues (mental health and/or substance abuse) and have knowledge and insight through receiving their own behavioral healthcare services. Recovery must be for a minimum of two continuous years.
This position is classified as full-time, non-exempt (hourly).
Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some daytime travel to Harrison will be required.
What we look for in a Peer Support Specialist:
- A High School diploma or GED is required.
- Candidates must be certified in Arkansas as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist or be eligible to receive certification.
- Experience in behavioral health settings is preferred.
- Candidates must be proficient with computers, including the ability to type and have familiarity with word processing and email programs, good phone etiquette, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to lead by example as a role model.
What we offer our team members:
- A mission driven company dedicated to transforming communities one life at a time.
- A great benefits package that includes (but is not limited to) Medical/Dental/Vision, 401(k)/Roth plan with matching, and Healthcare Savings Accounts.
- Ongoing training throughout your employment
- Paid Time Off and Holidays throughout the year to recharge.
- Company sponsored Whole Health programs designed to recharge our teams.
- This location is an approved National Health Service Corps site; to apply for student loan repayment: http://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/
Arisa Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Arisa Health aspires to lead with exceptional care that nurtures health and well-being for all by promoting an environment that is welcoming, equitable, inclusive, and diverse. We desire a workforce that represents the communities we serve. As such, we aim to make a difference by building a trustworthy culture that advances opportunities for growth while also encouraging excellence, innovation, and collaboration. At Arisa Health, we endeavor to work and live with passion as we strive to transform communities one life at a time.
