Peer Support Specialist

Job Description

Job DescriptionPosition Summary

The Peer Support Specialist uses real life experience with mental health, behavioral health, and/or substance use disorders to provide support, mentoring, advocacy, and hope to individuals in recovery. This role promotes recovery-oriented services, self-sufficiency, and community integration while working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team.

The Peer Support Specialist assists individuals in the least restrictive setting possible, helping them build skills, prevent relapse, and strengthen community connections.

Essential Responsibilities

• Use personal recovery experience to provide mentoring, guidance, emotional support, and advocacy to individuals with behavioral health and/or substance use disorders

• Promote hope, self-determination, and recovery-focused goals

• Foster a team culture that respects individual preferences, perspectives, and strengths

• Assist clients with problem-solving, mediation, relapse prevention, brief respite, and community stabilization

• Support skill development to enhance independence and long-term recovery

• Provide one-on-one peer support and help create a sense of belonging and community

• Facilitate access to community resources, services, and recreational opportunities

• Provide transportation for client outings and resource connections using a personal vehicle

• Communicate emotional and behavioral observations to the treatment team

• Participate in weekly staffing meetings and contribute ideas to support client growth

• Complete all required documentation, including DAP notes, in compliance with state and organizational standards

• Maintain assigned caseload and meet billing expectations on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis

• Collaborate closely with the treatment team to support client goals, activities, and treatment plans

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Outpatient Services and New Day, Inc. administration

Required Qualifications

• Must meet Montana Department of Labor and Industry licensing requirements for Certified Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist in accordance with MCA 37-78-202 and ARM 24.219.912

• Must self-identify as a person with lived experience of mental health, behavioral health, and/or substance use challenges

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Certifications, Licenses, and Requirements

• Certified Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist (Montana)

• Must maintain certifications (provided by New Day, Inc.) in:

  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI)

  • CPR

  • First Aid

• Valid Montana driver’s license with an insurable driving record

• Personal vehicle with full coverage insurance

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