Peer Support Specialist at Receiving Center Full Time (Varied Shift)

Join our team at Wasatch Behavioral Health as a Full-Time Peer Support Specialist at our Receiving Center in Provo Utah earning a competitive wage of $16.49$21.95/hour. In this onsite role youll make a real difference by supporting individuals in crisis using your empathy lived experience and problem-solving skills to guide them through challenging moments. Youll be part of a team that values compassion collaboration and growth-both personally and professionally. With strong benefits and a positive innovative work culture this is an awesome opportunity to build your career while helping others find hope and stability.

Schedule: Varied Days Varied Hours
Compensation: $16.49$21.95 DOE and Certifications

Benefits

• Utah Retirement Systems (Pension & 401(k) options)
• Public Employees Health Plan (PEHP) Medical & Dental Insurance
• Vision Benefits Plan
• Employer-Provided Health Savings Account (HSA) Contributions
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Annual Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Scheduled Annual Pay Increases

About Us: Wasatch Behavioral Health

Wasatch Behavioral Health is a local government agency dedicated to providing compassionate accessible mental health and substance-use services. We value collaboration innovation empathy and creating a workplace where both clients and employees can thrive.

What Youll Do as a Peer Support Specialist

• Build and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients
• Support a recovery-oriented program culture
• Engage with clients individually and in group settings
• Model healthy coping strategies and personal recovery
• Observe document and report client progress
• Utilize de-escalation techniques when appropriate
• Provide both direct and indirect support to promote ongoing recovery

Qualifications

Applicants must meet ONE of the following options:

Option 1:

• High school diploma or GED
• One year of posthigh school education in social work psychology or a related field
• One year of general work experience
  or
• Equivalent mix of related education and experience

Option 2:

• High school diploma or GED
• Self-identified lived experience as:
  • An individual in recovery from a mental health and/or substance use disorder
    or
  • A parent of a child with a behavioral health disorder
    or
  • An adult with an ongoing supportive relationship with someone experiencing a behavioral health disorder

Additional Qualifications:

• Completion of Peer Support Training through Utah DSAMH (preferred not required)
• Ability to problem-solve and maintain a client-centered approach
• Spanish speakers may qualify for increased wages after testing

Apply Today

Ready to make a real impact Submit your application today and take the next step toward a career that truly changes lives. Were excited to meet you and cheer you on as you grow with our team!

Employment at Wasatch Behavioral Health is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen motor vehicle record review and criminal background check. After hire you must complete and receive a Criminal Background Clearance (BCI) from Utah State Office of Licensing. Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment in the position you must provide an official copy of licensure or certification.

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