Peer Specialist - Crisis Stabilization Unit

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Quincy, MA, USA
In-Office
20-20 Annually
Entry level
Healthtech • Social Impact • Telehealth
The Role
Provide peer support in a crisis environment, assisting clients in their recovery process through shared experiences, education, and crisis intervention under supervision.
Summary Generated by Built In

Aspire Health and Community Services recognizes that attracting and retaining exceptional staff is the key to providing excellent care for our clients. Whether a staff member is providing direct care to those we serve or working on the administrative end supporting the services we are proud to provide, each person’s contribution is highly valued.

Our mission, vision and values are supported by organizational culture guiding the work for every staff member: We are one compassionate, accountable community.

Working at Aspire Health and Community Services can provide enormous job satisfaction. Your contribution is serving to help fulfill a mission, vision and values that support our belief that mental health is the foundation of a person’s overall health and we work to foster an environment that is safe and supportive and free of judgement or prejudice around mental health. In addition, Aspire Health and Community Services offers a competitive package of compensation and benefits.


 
 
The Adult Community Crisis Stabilization (CCS) program is a welcoming, 10-bed, staff-secure environment designed to provide short-term, compassionate, and clinically appropriate crisis stabilization services. As a voluntary and less-restrictive alternative to inpatient hospitalization, our program focuses on safety, dignity, and person-centered care.  
We are looking for a dedicated Adult Peer Specialist to join our collaborative, multidisciplinary team. You’ll work alongside a supportive group of professionals, including our Clinical Coordinator, Mental Health Workers, Nurses, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners. This is your opportunity to use your lived experience to inspire hope, empower others, and model what recovery can look like.  
 
Responsibilities:  
  • Provide compassionate individual and group peer support, drawing from your own lived experiences  
  • Validate and encourage clients as they take active steps toward their own recovery goals  
  • Partner with the treatment team to share education around recovery, wellness, and crisis self-management  
  • Assist in the creation and implementation of individualized treatment and aftercare plans 
  • Offer support, education, and consultation to families, friends, guardians, and other natural supports  
  • Provide crisis intervention under supervision of clinical staff  
 
Schedule:  
Part-time: 20 hours per week  
Flexible hours!
 
Requirements: 
  • Willingness to complete Peer Specialist Certification within 6 months of hire  
  • Personal experience with recovery from psychiatric disabilities  
  • A strong belief in every person’s ability to live, work, and thrive in the community with the right supports  
  • Ability to build trusting, supportive relationships and to honor each client’s preferences and rights  
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required  
 
By becoming part of the CCS team, you will be joining a mission driven program that values compassion, empowerment, and recovery-oriented care. Your voice matters and your lived experience can change someone’s life. If you’re passionate about supporting others and want to grow your career in behavioral health, apply now! 



Compensation is based on candidate experience, qualifications, and certifications and licenses.  Annual ranges listed are based on a full-time, 40 hours per week position.

Salary Range
$20$20 USD

Aspire Health and Community Services is committed to and passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We celebrate, support, and promote diversity of thought, culture, and backgrounds.  As an employer committed to equal opportunity, we base all employment decisions on each individual’s capabilities and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic.  Aspire Health and Community Services strives to fully reflect the clients and communities we serve and believes that a diversity of interests and cultures leads to a stronger and more innovative organization. 


Skills Required

  • Willingness to complete Peer Specialist Certification within 6 months of hire
  • Personal experience with recovery from psychiatric disabilities
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
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The Company
1,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1926

What We Do

Aspire Health Alliance provides comprehensive behavioral health services, including mental health treatment, substance use care, and crisis support, for children, teens, and adults.

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