Peer Support Specialist

Rocky Boy Health Center • Box Elder, MT

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About The Position

The Peer Support Specialist is a member of the Wahpikisik Integrated Health (WINH) team, supporting patients through a biopsychosocial and spiritually informed model of care. As part of the Tribal Assertive Community Treatment (TACT) program, this role provides community-based, team-driven support to individuals with behavioral health needs, promoting recovery, self-efficacy, and engagement through lived experience and peer-based services.

Requirements

• Licensed or license-eligible as a Peer Support Specialist in the State of Montana
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Interest in working within an integrated, team-based care model
• Valid Montana driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Peer Support Specialist with at least one (1) year of experience
• Experience working with individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders
• Experience working with individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI)
• Experience in healthcare or integrated care settings
• Familiarity with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems
• Understanding of and respect for tribal culture, traditions, and community values

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and family peer support to individuals in recovery
• Assist with intake, treatment planning, and ongoing care coordination from a peer perspective
• Deliver community-based services, including in-home and in vivo support
• Support patients with practical needs such as transportation and access to resources
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to treatment planning
• Conduct outreach and engagement for individuals with serious mental illness (SMI)
• Facilitate transitions to higher levels of care when needed
• Perform documentation and patient tracking in the EHR within required timelines
• Serve in on-call rotation for after-hours TACT support
• Educate patients and community members on mental health, recovery, and reducing stigma
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA and all applicable regulations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees