Certified Peer Support Worker- Santa Fe, NM
Core
Provides non-clinical, evidence-based peer support services to members with mental health and substance use conditions, serving as a member advocate and sharing coping skills to assist in recovery planning and wellness self-management.
Role type
Certified Peer Support Worker (IC)
Builds
Individual recovery plans, wellness strategies, and community support networks for members.
Domain
Behavioral health and substance use recovery
Required skills
Lived experience in mental health/substance use recovery, Peer Specialist certification (state), Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) knowledge, crisis intervention, community navigation, advocacy, documentation, independent decision-making
Preferred skills
National Certified Peer Specialist (NCPS) credential, Associate degree, Microsoft Office proficiency
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Guide members in creating Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP), facilitate community participation and inclusion, implement strategies to help members keep follow-up appointments, engage members in inpatient settings for post-crisis planning, act as an advocate for member needs, educate providers and families on resiliency principles, document all interactions, travel to meet members within the community
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC