Peer Support Specialist 566

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network (Previously known as Heart of Texas MHMR)
Mexia, TX
Under the general supervision of the Associate Director of Behavioral Health Services, the Peer Support Specialist performs assigned peer support activities in HOTRMHMR offices and community at large. Specifically, this worker provides recovery-oriented peer services to adult mental health consumers in the Infinity Program. These services involve utilization of the Peer Support’s own experiences in recovery to engage and inspire hope in working with consumers.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
  • Provide support to consumers in a variety of community settings.
  • Engage with potential Infinity Program consumers in HOTRMHMR office or Peer Support Center, community settings, hospital, crisis care, and jail settings.
  • Coordinate transportation and support for various scheduled appointments.
  • Maintain timely documentation.
.

Knowledge, Skills, and Essential Functions
  • Excellent written communication and computer keyboarding for inputting clinical documentation
  • Excellent verbal communication with clients, staff, and community providers
  • Time management required to meet service goals
  • Local travel using Center vehicle
  • Stooping, bending, sitting, standing, keyboarding for prolonged periods, and lifting up to 30 lbs.
  • Ability to be CPR and PMAB certified
  • Valid driver's license and liability insurance required. 25% local travel.
  • Must be 18 years of age.
Education and Experience
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • At least 1 year of personally receiving treatment in a behavioral health system for a disorder that is treated in the target population for Texas is required (Must be willing to appropriately share own recovery story with recipients).
  • Certified as a Peer Provider Preferred (Peer Provider Certification required once employed)
  • Must be able to demonstrate current self-directed recovery.
  • Must be able to pass criminal history and registry checks.
Hours: 20 hours per week (part-time) Monday - Friday 10:00am-2:00pm

Salary: $10.00 hourly/$10,400 annually Plus $1200 Regional Stipend

Location: 700 Hwy 171 Mexia, TX

Position: 566

Posted 2026-03-28

Recommended Jobs

Wire Chopper Outside Sales

CMC
Texas

it's what's inside that counts _______________________________ There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our re…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-21

Manufacturing Quality Engineer - Fabrication & Environmental Systems (Houston)

Jobot
Houston, TX

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Tracy Hann Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the Apply button and sending us your resume. Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 per year A bit about us: We are a s…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-21

Med Surg RN

The Woodlands Specialty Hospital
The Woodlands, TX

Job Title: Medical - Surgical Registered Nurse Department: Clinical Reports To: Nurse Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Date 12/14/2022 Position Summary This…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-17

Stockroom Associate (Ross)

Ross Stores
Dickinson, TX

Job details: ~ The STEP Associate is responsible for efficiently unloading inbound freight, processing merchandise, and stocking the sales floor within established time frames.  ~ This role requir…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-24

Payroll Supervisor

Kinder Morgan
Houston, TX

Position Description Payroll Supervisor At Kinder Morgan, we’re committed to delivering energy to improve lives and create a better world.  The energy we transport helps power homes and businesses…

View Details
Posted 2026-05-09

CRNA Needed for Locum Coverage at OR in Texas

LocumTenens.com
Brookesmith, TX

This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD- -CRNA-TX Title: CRNA Dates Needed: August start - Ongoing Shift Type: Day Shift Assignment Type: OR Call Required: No Bo…

View Details
Posted 2026-05-09

RN - Med Surg

IMCS Group
Austin, TX

What is the travel requirement? Valid TX RN OR COMPACT license BLS (AHA) Job Duties / Responsibilities? * Taking and monitoring patient vital signs Assisting patients with eating, dress…

View Details
Posted 2025-12-11

Sr Staff Pharmacist (Oncology)

Houston Methodist
Baytown, TX

At Houston Methodist, the Senior Staff Pharmacist position is responsible for an expanded clinical role that may include responsibility for proactive review of patient profiles, participation in basic…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-06

Neurology Movement Disorder Opportunity - Houston Methodist - Texas Medical Center

Houston Methodist
Houston County, TX

Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Neurologist with fellowship training in Movement Disorders to join our expanding Neurology Department at Hou…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-21