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Certified Peer Specialist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Springfield, VT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
29 August 2026 (8 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
26 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is a leading statewide provider of behavioral health services and a Certified Great Place to Work. Since 1938 BHN has helped individuals families and communities thrive through compassionate high-quality care. We are seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to support individuals receiving behavioral health services in their recovery journeys. Reporting to the Certified Peer Specialist Supervisor this role provides peer-based support advocacy education and guidance to help individuals build self-determined lives and navigate mental health services and community resources. Certified Peer Specialists may work within the Community Peer Program Adult Mobile Crisis Team or The Living Room.
What We Offer:
- Purpose-Driven Work Empower individuals to take an active role in their recovery and achieve their goals.
- Peer-Based Support and Advocacy Use lived experience to inspire hope model recovery and support self-determination.
- Meaningful Community Impact Help individuals connect with resources supports and opportunities within their communities.
- Collaborative Team Environment Work alongside behavioral health professionals and peer support colleagues dedicated to recovery-focused care.
- Recovery-Oriented Practice Promote wellness resilience empowerment and individual choice in every interaction.
- Ongoing Professional Growth Expand your knowledge through training supervision and continued learning in peer support and recovery practices.
- Comprehensive Benefits Generous PTO 403(b) tuition reimbursement medical dental vision employee assistance programs and more.
- Certified Great Place to Work Join an organization recognized for creating a positive and engaging employee experience.
What Youll Do:
- Support individuals progress toward mental health recovery and self-determined lives by sharing experiential knowledge and real-life examples of recovery.
- Model personal responsibility self-advocacy and hopefulness through appropriate sharing of personal recovery experiences and strategies.
- Inspire hope and encourage individuals as they navigate their recovery journeys.
- Provide self-help education and connect individuals to recovery tools peer supports and community resources.
- Assist individuals in identifying goals hopes and aspirations and developing pathways toward achieving them.
- Offer supportive listening and emotional support to individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges or distress.
- Share information about community resources including peer-run organizations housing supports benefits resources and community events.
- Maintain current knowledge of recovery-oriented practices peer support services and community resources through ongoing learning and professional development.
- Complete responsibilities with professionalism cultural responsiveness teamwork communication and effective use of agency technology.
Who You Are:
- Lived experience of a psychiatric diagnosis extreme emotional states and/or trauma (Required)
- High School Diploma or GED (Required)
- Peer Specialist Certification required or the ability to obtain certification within 1 year of hire. (Required)
- One year of recovery experience (Required)
- Valid drivers license and access to reliable transportation (Required)
- Bilingual and bicultural proficiency in English and Spanish required; American Sign Language proficiency preferred.
- Ability to act as an advocate and empower individuals to take leadership in their own recovery.
- Ability and willingness to share personal recovery experiences in an effective and professional manner.
- Strong communication listening interpersonal facilitation and conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated cultural competence and ability to work respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Proficiency with technology and agency communication systems along with strong organization teamwork and reliability.
What We Offer:
- Professional Growth: Training and supervision to support your learning and career development.
- Supportive Environment: Work alongside dedicated behavioral health professionals in a collaborative setting.
- Award-Winning Workplace: BHN is ranked as the 10th Best Employer in Massachusetts by The Boston Globe.
- Diverse Workplace: Bilingual candidates and individuals from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Impactful Role: Help individuals achieve mental health goals in a safe and supportive setting.
We Hire for HEART!
Since 1938 BHN has delivered high-quality culturally responsive behavioral health care to individuals families and communities throughout Massachusetts. Our core values Humanity Empowerment Accountability Respect and Teamwork guide how we lead how we serve and how we support one another. If youre ready to make a meaningful difference as part of a mission-driven organization wed love to hear from you.How to Apply:
If youre ready to lead with purpose and make a difference every day wed love to hear from you. Click Apply for Job below or visit to apply.
Shift: 32-hours weekly (Sun 630a-3pm) (Monday 11am-730pm) (Fri/Sat 11am-730pm) plus shift differentials
Pay:$21.50 uncertified / Certified $22.50
Required Experience:
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About Company
BHN is a statewide behavioral health provider in Massachusetts helping people facing mental health, substance use, and developmental challenges live full lives.
