CBHC Certified Peer Specialist, Leominster

CSO is looking for Certified Peer Specialists to work in our CBHC (Certified Behavioral Health Clinic) Program in Leominster.

As a CBHC Certified Peer you will provide hope, mutual peer support, advocacy, purposeful sharing of lived experience, and education to individuals receiving services. The CBHC Certified Peer Specialist also models and informs other agency staff about recovery.

Starting Salary: $38,000-$44,000/year

As a Certified Peer Specialist:

You Will:

• Communicate, represent and advocate for clients receiving mental health services
• Facilitate mutual support and self-help groups that guide and help participants in the development of their own leadership skills
• Inform and support individuals using mental health services
• Develop activities and resources that support people in recovery to achieve their identified goals
• Work with individuals to develop and maintain natural supports outside of human service system
• Provide peer recovery support to persons served. This includes willingness to share your own recovery story in intentional ways for the purpose of connection building, resource sharing, education, etc.
• Assist with access to treatment and/or supports for achieving sustained recovery. When needed, serve as liaison between person served and the recovery community.
• Conduct outreach including occasional transportation to individuals when needed and when approved by supervisor.

Your Background:

• Experience as consumer of mental health services and willingness to share this experience
• Must have completed (or be willing to complete) the Massachusetts Peer Specialist training and certifications
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

We also seek applicants who embody CSO's values by being:

• Positive - maintaining resiliency and focusing on solutions
• Respectful - collaborating and effectively communicating
• Insightful - demonstrating self-awareness and effectively priority setting
• Conscientious - taking accountability and applying feedback

What We Offer

At CSO, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to supporting your professional growth, well-being, and success through:

• Competitive salaries
• Health and dental insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Free CEUs and ongoing professional development through in-house training
• Employee referral bonuses
• Group-rate supplemental insurance options
• A premier Employee Assistance Program
• A flexible, supportive, and collaborative work environment

Why Join CSO?

For more than 50 years, Clinical & Support Options, Inc. (CSO) has been providing innovative, compassionate behavioral health services throughout Western Massachusetts. With locations across Springfield, Northampton, Greenfield, and surrounding communities, our multidisciplinary teams work together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families.

When you join CSO, you become part of a mission-driven organization where collaboration, professional growth, and community partnerships are valued. We encourage our employees to bring their ideas, strengths, and unique perspectives to their work—and provide opportunities to learn, grow, and build a rewarding career along the way.

Come grow with us and make a difference in the communities we serve!

A Great Place to Work

CSO was named a Healthcare Industry Top Workplace, and has been recognized as the fastest-growing behavioral health agency in Western Massachusetts. Our commitment to our employees is reflected in our consistently strong internal employee satisfaction results, with more than 90% of CSO staff reporting that they would recommend CSO as a great place to work.

We invite you to learn more about CSO and discover what makes our organization a great place to build your career.

Professional Development

We are committed to helping our employees continue to learn and grow. CSO offers in-house training and professional development opportunities in areas such as:

Trauma-Informed Care • Motivational Interviewing • Mindfulness Skills • and more

EOE/AA