What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Peer Support Specialist CPRS position at Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services?
RIDGEVIEW, a not-for-profit community mental health center, is seeking a Tennessee Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) at our Oak Ridge, TN, location. This peer support position will be part of the startup team for the ROADs (Road to Recovery) program which will create partnerships and significantly expand Ridgeview's work in opioid abatement. The CPRS schedule will be Saturday-Wednesday, 9am-5pm. The ROADs program will begin January 1, 2026.
Ridgeview has been named a 2025 Top Workplace by Knoxville News Sentinel, which is a testament to our staff who unite behind the idea of One Ridgeview. Ridgeview is a place where staff want to work, a place where staff are valued and appreciated, and a place where staff are proud of the impact they are making toward the improvement of people's lives. At Ridgeview, our real job satisfaction is derived from co-workers, clients, and the realization that we are part of carrying out Ridgeview's mission.
HOPE | HEALING | RECOVERY
"Where life's complexities are met with hope"
Requirements
Must be a current or former mental health consumer with a minimum of two years of experience working in the mental health field or a Certified Peer Specialist (CPRS). A High School Diploma or GED at minimum. If not a CPRS, must be qualified and willing to obtain Peer Specialist Certification within one year of hire. Requires TN drivers license and F endorsement (may be obtained within 90 days of hire).
Job Duties
The ROADs CPRS position is an integral part of Ridgeview’s recovery program and is a member of the client’s support team. This position will be aligned with Ridgeview’s Inpatient Unit and will assist and support consumer self-help, advocacy, and education about substance use and co-occurring disorders. Through Peer Recovery Support, consumers develop their own program to supplement existing mental health services or provide an alternative to those services. Duties will include providing peer support, assistance in meeting program objectives, co-facilitating recovery groups (as needed), providing supports for program participants while on the inpatient unit, and assisting with transitions onto and from the Inpatient Unit.
Benefits
Ridgeview offers a full line of benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Long-Term Disability, Holiday Pay, Vacation and Sick Leave, Life Insurance and Wellness Plan.
Ridgeview is an equal opportunity employer. Ridgeview conducts Background Checks, Motor Vehicle Records, License/Degree Verification, and Drug Screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check and driving record.
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Ridgeview has been named a 2025 Top Workplace by Knoxville News Sentinel, which is a testament to our staff who unite behind the idea of One Ridgeview. Ridgeview is a place where staff want to work, a place where staff are valued and appreciated, and a place where staff are proud of the impact they are making toward the improvement of people's lives. At Ridgeview, our real job satisfaction is derived from co-workers, clients, and the realization that we are part of carrying out Ridgeview's mission.
HOPE | HEALING | RECOVERY
"Where life's complexities are met with hope"
Requirements
Must be a current or former mental health consumer with a minimum of two years of experience working in the mental health field or a Certified Peer Specialist (CPRS). A High School Diploma or GED at minimum. If not a CPRS, must be qualified and willing to obtain Peer Specialist Certification within one year of hire. Requires TN drivers license and F endorsement (may be obtained within 90 days of hire).
Job Duties
The ROADs CPRS position is an integral part of Ridgeview’s recovery program and is a member of the client’s support team. This position will be aligned with Ridgeview’s Inpatient Unit and will assist and support consumer self-help, advocacy, and education about substance use and co-occurring disorders. Through Peer Recovery Support, consumers develop their own program to supplement existing mental health services or provide an alternative to those services. Duties will include providing peer support, assistance in meeting program objectives, co-facilitating recovery groups (as needed), providing supports for program participants while on the inpatient unit, and assisting with transitions onto and from the Inpatient Unit.
Benefits
Ridgeview offers a full line of benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Long-Term Disability, Holiday Pay, Vacation and Sick Leave, Life Insurance and Wellness Plan.
Ridgeview is an equal opportunity employer. Ridgeview conducts Background Checks, Motor Vehicle Records, License/Degree Verification, and Drug Screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check and driving record.
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