Peer Counselor (CORE Guide)
Core
Provide holistic peer support and care coordination for individuals living with serious mental illness (SMI) and/or substance use disorders (SUD) to improve behavioral and physical wellness.
Role type
Peer Recovery Specialist (Core Guide)
Builds
Individual recovery plans and connections to healthcare services
Domain
Behavioral health / Mental health / Substance use disorder
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Lived experience with SMI and/or SUD, State Peer Recovery certification (or eligibility), Valid driver's license, Proficiency with technical tools (email, messaging, apps), Empathy and compassion
Preferred skills
Direct in-person outreach experience, Recovery education and coaching expertise, Trauma-informed approach knowledge, Familiarity with local community resources and criminal justice systems
Technologies
Email, messaging services, mobile apps, telehealth platforms
Responsibilities
Conduct community outreach in homes, shelters, hospitals, and emergency departments; Schedule and ensure attendance at clinical appointments and telehealth visits; Act as primary point of contact for engagement and goal setting; Address social determinants of health by facilitating access to benefits and transportation; Provide timely documentation of encounters and participate in case reviews; Perform initial and ongoing telephonic outreach
Seniority
Individual Contributor, entry-to-mid level