Certified Peer Support Specialist

BayMark Health Services - Newton, AL

Hiring: Certified Peer Support Specialist Company: BayMark Health Services Location: Newton, AL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:11:28 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : HIPAA About the job Required Skills: •Full Time - Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) •Act as an integral member of the MedMark Treatment Centers Team. •Provide a role model for person’s enrolled and/or seeking recovery and treatment services, other staff members, and service providers in the treatment process. •Share personal experiences of recovery to build a sense of hope in the recovery and supportive services. •Assist in the development of a culture of recovery and peer support by engaging in and supporting peer relationships. •Engage appropriately with community representatives and resources, referrers, consumers in need of MedMark services and persons enrolled to support them in identifying strengths, existing supports, and community resources. •Support those enrolled in obtaining individualized goals through building and strengthening of linkages with community resources and family members. •Work cooperatively with Treatment Center staff in support of patient treatment planning. Qualifications: •High School Diploma or equivalent. •Knowledge of support systems and community resources available to patients and their significant others, with the ability assist patients in the development and implementation of their treatment plan. •Act as an integral member of the MedMark Treatment Center team. •Engage appropriately with community representatives and resources, referrers, consumers in need of MedMark services and active patients enrolled to support them in identifying strengths, existing supports, and community resources, with the ability to develop and maintain effective and ethical therapeutic relationships with individuals and groups. •Assist in the development of a culture of recovery and peer support by engaging in and supporting peer relationships, with the ability to work with a culturally diverse population. •Demonstrated capacity to accurately document information, with knowledge of computers, word processing and data processing software. •Ensures that federal regulations on privacy, confidentiality, and patients’ rights are enforced (42 C.F.R., Part 2, and HIPAA). •Demonstrated capacity to carry out duties with moderate supervision. •Exhibits excellent written and oral communication, documentation and computer skills. •Compliance with accepted professional standards and practices Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!