What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Specialist position at Behavioral Health Network, Inc (BHN)?
Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is the largest provider of behavioral health services in Western Massachusetts and was recently recognized by The Boston Globe as one of the Top 10 Employers in Massachusetts. We are also proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work. Since 1938, BHN has been providing high-quality, affordable, and culturally responsive behavioral health services to children, adults, and families throughout the region.
We are looking for a Peer Specialist to join our ACCS program, a highly integrated outreach and 24/7 crisis support program, focused on recovery, rehabilitation, and independent living for those we serve.
What You’ll Do
As a Peer Specialist, you will use your lived experience to support others in their recovery journey, empowering them with respect, dignity, and hope.
Key Responsibilities Include
If you’re ready to bring hope and empowerment to others through your lived experience, we’d love to hear from you! Click “Apply for Job” below or visit www.bhnworks.org to apply today.
BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
We are looking for a Peer Specialist to join our ACCS program, a highly integrated outreach and 24/7 crisis support program, focused on recovery, rehabilitation, and independent living for those we serve.
What You’ll Do
As a Peer Specialist, you will use your lived experience to support others in their recovery journey, empowering them with respect, dignity, and hope.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Assisting with daily living, monitoring, and crisis intervention for adults served
- Facilitating mutual support groups and activities that address needs, goals, and recovery hopes
- Sharing your personal recovery story to help inspire and support others
- Helping individuals organize life activities and access community resources
- Providing advocacy and guidance around behavioral and medical needs
- Offering safe and timely transportation in your own vehicle, as needed
- Mission-Driven Work – Make a real difference by supporting individuals in recovery
- Career Growth – One-third of our positions are filled through internal promotions
- Comprehensive Benefits – Competitive pay, PTO, health insurance, and more
- Supportive Team Culture – Work collaboratively with an experienced, multidisciplinary team
- Professional Development – Ongoing training, supervision, and opportunities to advance
- This position pays $21.50/hr - $23/hr*
- High School Diploma or GED with experience (required); Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
- At least 6 months of experience in human services (preferred)
- Lived experience with mental health recovery (required) — diagnosable struggles (e.g., anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, substance use/addiction) and currently in active recovery
- Massachusetts Certified Peer Specialist Training (preferred)
- Commitment to empowerment, human rights, and community integration (required)
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle available during working hours (required)
If you’re ready to bring hope and empowerment to others through your lived experience, we’d love to hear from you! Click “Apply for Job” below or visit www.bhnworks.org to apply today.
BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Salary : $22 - $23