Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Job Posting Title Peer Recovery Support Specialist Agency 452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Supervisory Organization Carl Albert CMHC Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank) Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist: $34,500 annual or $16.58 hourly Peer Recovery Support Specialist: $30,000 annual or $14.42 hourly Job Description About the Position: Under general supervision, the Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) provides peer support services; serves as an advocate; provides information and peer support for consumers in emergency, outpatient or inpatient settings.

The RSS performs a wide range of tasks to assist consumers in regaining control of their lives and recovery processes.

The RSS will possess the skills to maintain a high level of professionalism, ethics, and interactions with all ODMHSAS stakeholders.

Job Type/Salary: * Two (2) vacancies * Application period: October 15, 2025 to October 30, 2025 * Full-time * Annual Salary: up to $34,500 or $16.58 hourly; (Salary range is based on experience, tenure and certification) * Primary Working Hours: Vary to include evenings, nights and weekends.

* FLSA Status: Non-Exempt.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience: * High School Diploma or GED with minimum one year participation in local or national consumer advocacy or knowledge in the area of mental health recovery.

* Has the ability to become a certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist * Preference may be given to applicants who are current or former consumers of mental health services.

Special Requirements: * Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver's license.

* Include your experience in mental health recovery.

Great reasons to work for us: ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents.

Our benefits include: * Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums * A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations * Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care * Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs * 11 paid holidays * 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year * Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match * Longevity Bonus for years of service * Student Loan repayment options * Training opportunities for CEU requirements Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Pre-placement Testing: Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs.

Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.

About us: Operated by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Carl Albert Community Mental Health Center (CACMHC) is a fully accredited 15-bed psychiatric hospital and outpatient clinic.

Other CACMHC offices located in Southeastern Oklahoma are-Holdenville Satellite, Heavener Satellite, Hugo Satellite, Idabel Satellite, Stigler Satellite, Atoka Satellite and Ada PACT.

THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK.

WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY.

EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME.

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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