Certified Peer Support Specialist

Certified Peer Support Specialist: Full-time (30 hours per week)

We offer competitive salaries, a full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth.

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction treatment services. We provide care across the nation touching the lives of more than 35,000 patients daily.

Our mission is to remove all barriers to recovery and transform individuals, families, and communities with treatment that works.

Our employees believe we are creating a better world where lives and communities are made whole again through comprehensive treatment.

As the Peer Support Specialist, you are responsible for supporting others in recovery from substance use disorder; serving as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to recovering individuals to help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery; and representing Pinnacle Treatment Services/Aegis in a positive and professional manner. You will demonstrate an ability to share personal recovery experiences and develop appropriate and authentic peer-to-peer relationships. In this role, you must understand and have respect for everyone's unique path to recovery.

Pay: $25/per hour

Benefits

• 18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 401k with company match
• Company-sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
• Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance.
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
• Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Peer Support Certification OR certification eligible within three (3) months.
• Personal Attestation of one year in recovery from substance use disorder.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing
• Ability to travel up to 50% locally as needed

• Preferred
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in one of the behavioral science disciplines from an accredited college or university.