Certified Peer Specialist, Full-time Days

St. Luke's University Health Network

Sellersville, PA, United States
Utilize personal recovery experiences
Provide recovery education
Model for people in recovery
The Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) has the lived experience of a mental health or co-occurring diagnosis and has reached a place in their recovery pathway where they can positively support others in a similar situation

Job Summary

  • The Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) has the lived experience of a mental health or co-occurring diagnosis and has reached a place in their recovery pathway where they can positively support others in a similar situation.
  • The CPS partners with participants to facilitate their recovery and community integration through utilization of the Specialist’s personal life experience and first-hand recovery knowledge.
  • The CPS is an active member of the integrated care team, and may be employed to work in special programs, such as Victory for Veterans.

Matching Summary

The Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) has the lived experience of a mental health or co-occurring diagnosis and has reached a place in their recovery pathway where they can positively support others in a similar situation.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Utilize personal recovery experiences
  • Provide recovery education
  • Model for people in recovery
  • Educate professional staff
  • Coach peers in identification of interests
  • Identify and promote utilization of resources

Nice-to-have

  • Positive support for others
  • Active member of integrated care team
  • Demonstrate that recovery is possible
  • Develop reciprocal connections with community groups

Key Requirements

  • Certified Peer Specialist training in Pennsylvania
  • Pass Pennsylvania Certification Board CPS exam
  • Valid driver’s license
  • High School Diploma

Work Rights

Not specified

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