Peer Specialist

Job DetailsJob Location: Elevations Clinic - RIVERHEAD, NY 11901Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $23.00 - $25.64 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health Care 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Elevations Clinic Treatment Program Peer Support Specialist provides person-centered, mental health and wellness focused support within a licensed behavioral health clinic. The Peer Support Specialist uses lived experience to offer supportive services that promote hope, self-advocacy, and connection. The Peer provides mentorship, emotional support, wellness coaching, and assistance with developing coping strategies, goals, and life skills. Based on client interest, the Peer may also facilitate or co-facilitate peer support groups.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Peer Support Services (Individual & Group)

Provide billable 1:1 peer support services during daily scheduled hours both on site and/or in the field.
Support clients in developing personal goals, coping strategies, life skills, navigating services, improving self-management, and reconnecting with care.
Use lived experience to foster hope, validation, and mutual understanding in a non-clinical capacity.
Assist clients with connecting to appropriate community resources and supports.
In collaboration with the clinical team, support client safety planning and other wellness-focused strategies within the scope of the peer role.
Based on client need and interest, facilitate or co-facilitate peer support groups, such as:

Wellness check-ins
Wellness planning
Coping skills
Psychoeducation
Stress management

Outreach & Reengagement

Conduct outreach to clients who have missed appointments or disengaged from services, using phone calls, EMR messaging, or other approved methods.
Coordinate with clinical providers to reengage clients and assist in scheduling or service connection.
Participate in approved community outreach activities and assist with connecting individuals to available clinic and community resources.

Documentation & Compliance

Accurately document all peer support services and outreach activities in the EMR (e.g., eClinicalWorks), following agency and payer requirements.
Maintain strict compliance with HIPAA, confidentiality standards, and ethical peer support practices.
Accurately manage and update records in both electronic and physical formats.
Support consistent and organized clinic operations through reliable documentation and communication.

PEER SUPPORT VALUES:

This position is grounded in the core principles of peer support, including:

Trauma-informed practice
Mutuality and shared experience
Respect for client autonomy and self-direction
Empowerment, inclusion, and cultural sensitivity

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
Lived experience
Provisional Peer Specialist Certification and hours towards professional certification within the requirements of the credentials
Prior experience in behavioral health or peer support settings preferred
Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems (e.g., eClinicalWorks) preferred

Skills & Requirements

Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and cultural humility
Ability to maintain healthy boundaries and operate within the peer role (non-clinical)
Proficient in basic computer systems (Microsoft Office, email, EMR)
Comfortable working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Ability to lead or co-lead structured peer groups
Valid NYS Driver’s License
Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) is a plus

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