Peer Counselor (CORE Guide)
Core
Peer Recovery Specialist supporting individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) through community outreach, care coordination, and building trust to improve behavioral and physical wellness.
Role type
Peer Recovery Specialist (Core Guide)
Builds
Supportive services and care coordination for individuals with SMI
Domain
Behavioral health / Mental health services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Lived experience with SMI and/or SUD, State Peer Recovery certification (or eligibility), Valid driver's license, Proficiency with smartphone and computer technology, Empathy and compassion
Preferred skills
Direct in-person outreach experience, Recovery education and coaching expertise, Understanding of trauma-informed approaches, Familiarity with criminal justice system
Technologies
Email, messaging services, apps, telehealth platforms
Responsibilities
Conduct community outreach in homes, shelters, and hospitals; Schedule and ensure attendance of clinical appointments; Build trust and empower individuals to set recovery goals; Act as primary point of contact for ongoing engagement; Address social determinants of health by facilitating access to benefits and transportation; Assist with care coordination and post-discharge needs; Document encounters and participate in case reviews
Seniority
Entry-level / Individual Contributor