Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions·Marysville, Ohio
Provide recovery support to individuals with substance use disorders through modeling lived experience and mentoring. Facilitate peer-led support groups and assist clients in accessing community resources and appropriate levels of care.
Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions (LBHS) offers a full continuum of care, including outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, residential treatment, psychiatric services, and medication‑assisted treatment. We take pride in creating a welcoming, compassionate environment where individuals feel supported. Our team believes in every client’s ability to achieve recovery and rebuild meaningful, engaged lives in their communities.
Proactively seek to support individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder. Services can be provided in the community, client’s home, or treatment facility office. PRS expresses understanding, support and respect for the many paths of recovery an individual client may wish to pursue. Services can be provided in-person or over the phone but not through text. PRS must be able to drive and occasionally transport clients. PRS must have a working knowledge of the drug and alcohol treatment system and be willing to assist the peer in accessing appropriate levels of care in consultation with licensed behavioral health clinicians. The PRS must live a life in recovery and demonstrate a commitment to the recovery community. Maintaining confidentiality of communication between peer and peer recovery supporters. The confidential nature of this relationship does not extend to areas covered by mandated reporting. The PRS are considered mandated reporters in the State of Ohio. The PRS will serve as a role model, act as a mentor, advocate, and motivator. Serve as group facilitator for various peer led support groups. The PRS must demonstrate an ability to share personal recovery experiences and to develop authentic peer to peer relationships. Maintain electronic health record, billing sheets, group-sign in and other records as required. Assist recovering persons to identify their personal interests, goals, strengths, and weaknesses regarding recovery. Support connections to community based, mutual self-help groups. Participate and contribute to weekly staffing discussions with clinical and case management. Other duties as assigned. Required Experience/Abilities: Keeps abreast of community resources, educates clients about those resources. Promotes a natural support system in the community for clients served. Promotes progressive pro-social interventions (e.g., client connectedness in the community, involvement in a safe and supportive environment, participation in activities where the person served finds social acceptance, and positive reinforcement to promote recovery). Encourages community-based "Wellness and Recovery Action Plan." Required Education: Minimum high school diploma/ G.E.D. Must possess OMHAS or other designated accrediting body in the State of Ohio Peer Recovery Support certification and be in good standing. Valid State of Ohio Driver's License and valid car insurance Must pass BCI check, all Corporate Compliance checks, and employment drug screen Must be 25 years or older Desired Experience: Able to respect and maintain confidential information. Demonstrates good interpersonal skills. Good listening, supporting, motivating, encouraging skill sets. Good in time management, organizing, and able to prioritize activities. Comfortable and dedicated to helping others. Self-directed and self-motivated.
Must be 25 years or older with a high school diploma and a valid OMHAS Peer Recovery Support certification. Requires a valid Ohio driver's license, insurance, and the ability to pass a BCI background check.
Market context
Peer Recovery Support Specialist openings in Ohio are often driven by community behavioral health and recovery-service demand, and employers typically look for candidates who can start with the right certification and clear background and driving credentials. This role is competitive because it requires Ohio peer certification, a high school diploma, age 25+, and reliable transportation, while benefits like PTO, paid holidays, and dental, vision, and life insurance can help offset the hourly pay range. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your OMHAS-equivalent certification and BCI readiness before applying.
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