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Behavioral Health Peer Specialist

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Memorial Healthcare System

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Provides oversight and coordinates the group activities and events for Behavioral Health Services.

Job Responsibility:

  • Contributes to new member and renewal member campaigns
  • Participates in outreach and aftercare recovery activities
  • Provides individual peer mentoring and/or recovery coaching.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • 1 year related experience
  • Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

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Job Posted:
May 05, 2026

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Parttime
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