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Peer Support Specialist
Established in 1920, Greater Nashua Mental Health has as its mission: empowering individuals to lead full and satisfying lives through treatment and support. Our agency provides comprehensive, evidence-based behavioral health services for individuals with mental health and/or substance misuse disorders. We offer a wide array of services in office and community settings, serving adults and children. As the State-designated Community Mental Health Center for Southern Hillsborough County, we serve everyone who walks in our doors, and no one is ever turned away due to the inability to pay for services. Without our agency, many of the most vulnerable members of our community would not have access to critically needed behavioral health care. We believe that by respecting people as they are, we can help them to become all that they wish to be.
We are looking for a full-time Peer Support Specialist to join our Acute Care Services Team! This position will develop meaningful and trusting relationships with clients, use personal experiences to act as a mentor, and provide consumers the support they need to better advocate for themselves. As someone who has successfully managed their own recovery, the Peer Support Specialist provides clients an example of what they can strive for in their recovery. Additional responsibilities include; providing peer support, crisis planning and project assessments.
Candidates should have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent education. A valid driver’s license and Peer Specialist Certification are required. Ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of relevant experience.
Greater Nashua Mental Health is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, NH State Loan Repayment Program and offers competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Apply today!
Apply online by visiting: https://gnmhc.org/careers/
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