Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Certified Peer Specialist in the Emergency Services and Support program at Behavioral Health Network!

Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the Emergency Services and Support program with the following:

• Supporting Master’s level clinicians in both community-based locations and mobile intervention services.
• Providing support to individuals served and families.
• Educating individuals served and families about the assessment/intervention process.
• Assisting in aiding individuals served and families during the transition to follow-up services.
• Providing these services at the community-based location, during mobile intervention, and on the adult CCS.

What are we looking for in a Certified Peer Specialist?

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have completed the Peer Specialist certification training and pass the exam to become a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS.) prior to employment.
• Knowledge of delivery systems, organizational skills, understanding crisis intervention.
• Knowledge and application of the Recovery Oriented model, specific to those experiencing a mental health crisis.
• Must have reliable transportation during each shift to provide community-based services.
• Must be an adult who has utilized mental health services and is in recovery from mental illness and believes in the Recovery Oriented Model of care.

Who are we?

Crisis/Emergency Services and Supports Program:

BHN’s Crisis Program provides 24/7 front line response to individuals of all ages who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis, regardless of insurance. BHN provides services on a mobile basis, including home and community-based settings or in an emergency department when needed.

Behavioral Health Network is a growing non-profit community behavioral health agency that has been providing services to children, adults, families and communities in Western Massachusetts since 1938. BHN provides comprehensive, outcome-driven behavioral health care. We are dedicated to offering high quality, affordable and culturally appropriate care to people of all ages and income levels in our constituent communities.

Reasons to work with BHN:

• Work with an agency who does amazing things for others
• You will be able to change a person’s life
• You will expand your experience in various health areas at the same time
• You will have the opportunity to grow within the agency
• You will not be bored with our fast-paced environment
• You will have excellent benefits package & time off benefits available

How do I apply to be a Certified Peer Specialist?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on “Browse All Jobs” to apply!

BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

**NOTICE**

In accordance with the BHN Mandatory COVID vaccine policy - all staff, interns, temps, residents and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated no later than day one of employment. Medical or religious exemptions will be offered and must be approved prior to starting work.