Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist – Outpatient

About the role

Join the outpatient team at Paugus Bay Behavioral Health in Laconia, New Hampshire, as a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist. Using lived experience and trauma‑informed approaches, you will mentor individuals enrolled in Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Outpatient (OP) programs, helping them build recovery capital and stay engaged in treatment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide one‑on‑one peer support and recovery coaching to IOP and OP participants.
• Conduct needs assessments and assist clients in creating personalized recovery and wellness plans.
• Facilitate or co‑facilitate recovery‑focused groups and educational programming.
• Connect clients with community resources, self‑help groups, and mutual‑aid meetings.
• Educate participants on addiction, relapse prevention, coping skills, and wellness planning.
• Collaborate with clinical, medical, and case‑management teams to ensure continuity of care.

Required profile

• Current New Hampshire Certified Recovery Support Worker (CRSW) certification or eligibility to sit for the exam.
• Passion for peer support, advocacy, and recovery‑oriented care.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Required skills

• CRSW certification (NH) or readiness to obtain it.