THE JOB
The Veterans Peer Support Specialist provides compassionate, non-clinical support to veterans and their families through our suicide prevention program. Drawing on lived experience with mental health challenges or recovery, this role builds trusting relationships, offers encouragement and one-on-one peer support, and connects individuals with VA services, community resources, and care. Responsibilities include outreach, assisting with screenings, supporting service plans, and documenting services to help reduce isolation, strengthen connections, and promote hope and recovery.
ABOUT CENTERPOINTE
For more than 52 years, CenterPointe has been a leader in providing holistic, person-centered care for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. Guided by our mission to help people get better, sooner, for longer, we have expanded our services to meet the evolving needs of our community while incorporating the latest research in integrated care and recovery.
Today, CenterPointe offers more than 40 programs across Lincoln and Omaha, including therapy and outpatient services, primary and psychiatric care, residential treatment, crisis response, street outreach, and housing support. We are proud to provide comprehensive, wraparound services grounded in a biopsychosocial model of care, with a strong focus on strength-based and data-driven practices.
With campuses in Lincoln (Campus for Health and WellBeing) and Omaha (Campus For Hope), our team supports individuals of all ages and backgrounds through a continuum of care.
At CenterPointe, we strive to "Be the Best" for the individuals we serve, our communities, and our team. Join us in building a healthier, more hopeful future.
WHAT WE HAVE FOR YOU
- A culture focused on work-life balance, personal and professional growth, inclusion, and engagement
- Limitless opportunities for professional training, growth & development, and career advancement including Professional Development Leave, internal and external trainings, and job enhancement opportunities
- Flexible scheduling options and generous paid leave policies including Mental Wellness hours, accrued vacation and sick time, and 9 annual holidays (plus a day off for your birthday every year!)
- Competitive pay and excellent benefits, including:
- Affordable Health, Dental, & Vision insurance
- Free Group Life Insurance, AD&D and LTD policies for all full-time employees
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
- Discounted memberships with Genesis Health Clubs
CenterPointe is a proud EEO Employer; candidates of diverse backgrounds, ages, preferences, etc. are encouraged to apply!
QualificationsWHAT YOU HAVE
Required:
- High school diploma and two years of experience in with adults with severe and persistent mental illness
- At least 21 years of age
- Educated in recovery principles. Formal training in a state-approved peer support program preferred.
- Certified Peer Support Specialist with the State of Nebraska
Skills Required
- High school diploma
- Two years of experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness
- At least 21 years of age
- Education in recovery principles
- Formal training in a state-approved peer support program
- Certification as a Peer Support Specialist with the State of Nebraska
What We Do
CenterPointe is a nonprofit healthcare organization serving the Lincoln and Omaha communities. Guided by a mission to help people get better, sooner, and for longer, they provide a comprehensive range of behavioral health and healthcare services. Their operations include specialized facilities such as the Campus for Health & WellBeing in Lincoln and the Campus for Hope in Omaha, offering crisis intervention and outpatient care.
