Job Description

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https://laserfiche.alabama.gov/Forms/ADMH-Job-Application

Location for application

: Taylor Hardin

Announcement Number

:25-30

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

JOB TITLE

: Certified Peer Specialist I

OPEN DATE

: 10/31/2025

CLOSE DATE

: Until Filled

JOB LOCATION

: Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility NUMBER: 25-30Tuscaloosa, Alabama JOB CODE: R1500

SALARY

Annual Salary Range 50 ($25,188.00-$39,312.00Annually). Salary will be commensurate with experience. Limitations apply to current State Employees.
BENEFITS

13 paid holidays. 1 personal leave day accrued each January. 13 sick leave days. 13 annual leave days accrued in the first year of employment. Longevity bonus annually after 5 years of employment. Continuous opportunities for acquiring CEU's needed for maintaining professional license. Very low-cost health and dental insurance through the Alabama State Employee Insurance Board. Defined retirement benefit (not impacted by economic downturns) and a pre-retirement death benefit through the Retirement Systems of Alabama. After 1 year, the minimum amount of the pre-retirement death benefit paid to your designated beneficiary is at least equal to your current or previous fiscal year annual salary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a standard high school or GED equivalent. Must have been an adult, youth, or a parent of a youth who has personally experienced a mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, or substance abuse disorder and be in recovery and willing to self-identify as an adult, youth, or parent of a youth with mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, or a substance use disorder in public.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Must possess a current certification by having successfully completed the Certified Peer Specialist Training through the Department of Mental Health. Applicants who are selected for appointment without certification will be appointed conditionally. In order to maintain employment, they must obtain certification within six months of the initial employment date. Conditional appointments will be ended when an employee fails to successfully pass the exam and obtain certification within that time period. Whether certified or appointed or not certified and conditionally appointed, employees in this class must attend quarterly continuing education trainings and must maintain current certification once obtained.
KIND OF WORK

Facilitates peer mentoring groups to support patients in gaining insight into their mental illness and substance use, while fostering the development of relapse prevention skills. Provides supportive assistance through individual sessions to facilitate the patient's integration and recovery into the community as assigned. Assists in coordinating the ADMH Certified Peer Specialist Training Programs. Provides social interaction with patients to assist in the development of social skills. Attends care plan meetings and/or communicates with the treatment team regarding assigned patients who are provided group and individual services. Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of recovery and a basic understanding of serious emotional disturbance and/or mental illness, and substance use disorders. Knowledge of community resources and support systems. Knowledge of federal, state, and employer regulations regarding confidentiality. Skilled in advocating within the mental health and substance use disorder system Ability to model behaviors that support recovery. Ability to identify and respond appropriately to personal stressors, triggers, and indicators Ability to operate a personal computer and working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Ability to work effectively with a variety of professionals, advocates, family members, and individuals experiencing mental illness and substance abuse disorders.
METHOD OF SELECTION

Applicants will be rated based on an evaluation of their job-related training, abilities, experience, and education, and should provide adequate work history identifying experiences related to the duties and minimum qualifications as mentioned above. All relevant information is subject to verification. Drug screening and security clearances will be conducted on prospective applicants being given serious consideration for employment whose job requires direct contact with patients.
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Only work experience detailed on the application will be considered. Applications should be submitted by the deadline to be considered. Announcements open until filled will remain open until a sufficient applicant pool is obtained. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible to ensure the application will be considered for the position. Copies of License/Certifications should be uploaded with your application. A copy of the academic transcript is required. Appointment of successful candidate will be conditional based on receipt of the official transcript provided by the school, college, or university.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25,188.00 - $39,312.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person