What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Peer Support Specialist position at Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center?
Mobile Crisis Teams (MCT), 1100 7th Avenue, Jasper, AL 35501
Published
June 1, 2026
Category
Mental Illness
Job Type
Full-time Part-time
Position Level
Entry
County
Walker
Description
Job duties include assisting with mobile crisis response in the community and following up with post-crisis hospitalization and jail release. This position will be discussed in more depth during the interview.
Requirements:
- Must have personally experienced mental illness, be in recovery, and be willing to share their personal story of mental illness publicly.
- Minimum of a High School Diploma, HS Transcripts, or GED/HS Equivalency Certificate.
- A current/valid non-expired driver's license, be a minimum age of 21, and have an insurable driving record.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of and use computer software and programs, such as Microsoft Word and Outlook.
- Orientation is required for employment. There are 5 days of paid orientation held Monday-Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Pay Rate: Will be discussed in the interview.
Schedule:
- Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., 40 hours, plus on call. This will be discussed further during the interview.
- A part-time position is also available; the schedule would be discussed further during the interview.
Full Time Benefits Include:
- Local Government BCBS of Alabama Health Insurance
- Guardian Dental, Vision, and Term Life Insurance
- Northwest provides a Guardian term life policy at no cost to you.
- Retirement Systems of Alabama (ERS) Employees' Retirement System
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Bereavement Pay
- Earned Sick and Vacation Time
- And More Amazing Benefits!
Part Time Benefits Include:
- Retirement Systems of Alabama (ERS) Employees' Retirement System
NWAMHC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other prohibited characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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