Certified Peer Support Worker - MAT (78-70)

La Clinica de Familia Inc.·Las Cruces, New Mexico

$17 - $17/hrFull Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 8 days ago

Practice for this role

Certified Peer Support Worker - MAT (78-70) · $17 - $17/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-5% vs. median posted rate for support services roles in Las Cruces, New Mexico ($17.44/hr)

70 similar openings in the Las Cruces area · median $17.44/hr

$13.00/hr · lowesthighest · $125/hr

this role: $16.50/hrmedian $17.44/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted support services roles in Las Cruces, New Mexico rates. This role sits in the 42nd percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 5% below the Las Cruces, New Mexico median for support services roles.

The peer support worker provides recovery-oriented services to individuals with behavioral health, psychiatric, or substance use issues. They act as a consumer advocate and assist clients in their recovery process through a person-centered and trauma-informed approach.

La Clinica de Familia (LCDF) is a FQHC with several locations in Southern New Mexico. For over 40 years, La Clinica has provided services to the residents of Southern New Mexico. Our mission statement definitely speaks to what La Clinica de Familia stands for, which is to empower and enrich families, individuals, and communities by providing quality medical, dental, behavioral health and educational service for people of all cultures.

$16.50

Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Responsible for providing peer support services to members with behavioral health issues, psychiatric disorders, drug and/or alcohol dependence, and physical illnesses. The peer worker will act as a consumer advocate, provide information and support for consumers, and assist consumers in their recovery process.

Core Competencies

Recovery-Oriented:

Peer workers hold out hope to those they serve, partnering with them to envision and achieve a meaningful and purposeful life.
Peer workers help those they serve identify and build on strengths and empower them to choose for themselves, recognizing that there are multiple pathways to recovery.

Person-Centered

Peer recovery support services are always directed by the person participating in services.
Peer recovery support is personalized to align with the specific hopes, goals, and preferences of the individual served and to respond to specific needs the individuals has identified to the peer worker.

Voluntary

Peer workers are partners or consultants to those they serve.

They do not dictate the types of services provided or the elements of recovery plans that will guide their work with peers.

Participation in peer recovery support services is always contingent on peer choice.

Relationship-Focused

The relationship between the peer worker and the peer is the foundation on which peer recovery support services and support are provided.
The relationship between the peer worker and peer is respectful, trusting, empathetic, collaborative, and mutual.

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $17 - $17/hr
Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico
Posted: Sep 9, 2026
Closes: Dec 8, 2026
Application: Employer website

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