CBHC ESP Certified Peer Specialist, Gardner - Clinical Support

CSO is looking for Certified Peer Specialists to work in our CBHC (Certified Behavioral Health Clinic) Emergency Services Program (ESP) in Gardner. 

This position will provide hope, mutual peer support, advocacy, purposeful sharing of lived experience, and education to individuals receiving services.  The CBHC ESP Certified Peer Specialist also models and informs other agency staff about recovery.

As a Certified Peer Specialist:

You Will:

• Communicate, represent and advocate for clients receiving mental health services
• Facilitate mutual support and self-help groups that guide and help participants in the development of their own leadership skills
• Inform and support individuals using mental health services
• Develop activities and resources that support people in recovery to achieve their identified goals
• Work with individuals to develop and maintain natural supports outside of human service system
• Provide peer recovery support to persons served.  This includes willingness to share your own recovery story in intentional ways for the purpose of connection building, resource sharing, education, etc. 
• Assist with access to treatment and/or supports for achieving sustained recovery. When needed, serve as liaison between person served and the recovery community. 
• Conduct outreach including occasional transportation to individuals when needed and when approved by supervisor.

Your Background:

• Experience as consumer of mental health services and willingness to share this experience 
• Must have completed the Massachusetts Peer Specialist training and certifications 
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

We also seek applicants who embody CSO's values by being:

• Positive -- maintaining resiliency and focusing on solutions
• Respectful -- collaborating and effectively communicating
• Insightful -- demonstrating self-awareness and effectively priority setting
• Conscientious -- taking accountability and applying feedback

What We Offer:

Competitive salaries, full health and dental coverage, free CEUs for in-house training, ample paid time off, a 403B retirement savings plan, employee referral bonuses, group rate supplemental insurances, a premier employee assistance program, personal cell phone plan discounts, and a flexible, supportive work environment fostering collaboration.

Our Agency:

Clinical & Support Options, Inc. is a dynamic behavioral health organization serving Western Massachusetts for over 50 years. With offices across Springfield, Northampton, Greenfield, and beyond, we're dedicated to providing comprehensive support to individuals and families. Join our team of over 650 multi-disciplinary staff and become part of a collaborative environment where excellence is fostered internally and partnerships are forged externally with community organizations. At CSO, you'll find a flexible and supportive work environment that encourages collaboration and growth. Join us and make a positive impact on thousands of lives in our communities!

CSO was voted a "Healthcare Industry Top Workplace" in 2023. We are the fastest-growing Behavioral Health agency in Western Massachusetts. CSO has consistently received high marks on their internal employee satisfaction survey, noting that over 90% of CSO staff would recommend CSO as a great place to work. We encourage you to check us out!

CSO offers Training in: Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Cultural Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Mindfulness Skills and more. 

EOE/AA