Description
Full-time | Nashua, NH
Greater Nashua Mental Health is seeking a compassionate and recovery-oriented Peer Recovery Support Specialist to join our Substance Use Disorder Services team. This role utilizes lived experience in recovery and specialized peer support training to assist individuals in engaging in treatment, building recovery capital, navigating community resources, and achieving their personal recovery goals.
Want to learn more about who we are and the work we do?
Website: Greater Nashua Mental Health Center | Non-Profit Mental Healthcare Center | GNMH
YouTube Channel: Greater Nashua Mental Health (GNMH) - YouTube
Explore our YouTube channel to hear from our team, learn about our programs, and gain deeper insight into our mission, culture, and community impact.
Questions about this opportunity?
Contact our Recruitment team:
Anthony Legere
603-402-1594
603-889-6147 ext 1594
Key Responsibilities
- Using a Peer Recovery Coaching framework, provide outreach, peer support, and mentoring for clients in treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
- Share lived experience in a professional manner to promote hope and recovery.
- Educate individuals on stages of recovery and wellness.
- Assist clients in identifying strengths and recovery goals.
- Connect clients with community supports and recovery resources.
- Provide individual and group peer recovery support services.
- Collaborate with therapists, case managers, and other providers.
- Maintain professional boundaries and ethical standards.
- Complete timely and accurate documentation.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
- CCAR Recovery Coach Academy training required or obtainable.
- CRSW certification preferred.
- Lived experience in recovery required.
- 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of community recovery resources.
- Documentation skills for Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and electronic medical records
- Valid driver license and reliable transportation required.
Why Work for Us
We are looking for collaborative, curious for knowledge people with a “can do” mentality to join our team of compassionate employees! We provide a stimulating work environment and offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including:
- Choice of 2 health insurance plans
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement
- Health Plan Opt Out Benefit
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Group Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Accident & Critical Illness Insurances
- 403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Generous Earned Time Off
- Paid Extended Sick Time
- 10 Paid Holidays + your birthday!
- Bereavement Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program
Salary Range
$17.59/hr - $23.23/hr
Equal Opportunity Employer
Greater Nashua Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- CCAR Recovery Coach Academy training
- Lived experience in recovery
- Valid driver license and reliable transportation
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of community recovery resources
- Documentation skills using Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and electronic medical records
- Some college education
- CRSW certification
- 1-2 years of relevant experience
What We Do
Community Council of Nashua N H Inc. is a nonprofit organization focused on mental health and crisis intervention, empowering people to lead full and satisfying lives through effective treatment and support.
