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Peer Specialist (Foley)

AltaPointe Health·Foley, Alabama

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 20 days ago
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About the role

Provides recovery-oriented support and outreach to homeless adults with mental illness to help them access clinical services and housing. Collaborates with treatment teams and local agencies to facilitate stabilization and long-term recovery goals.

Overview Would you like to be part of a well-established healthcare organization that is genuinely making a positive impact in our communities?

Become a member of our team now!

This week, AltaPointe is organizing a hiring event.

Explore our job opportunities at AltaPointe.org, submit your online application, and then join us for Open Interviews to meet with a recruiter in person!

Experience is not required, as we have positions available at all levels.

Thursday, July 23rd– 3030 Knollwood Drive in Mobile from 10 am – 2 pm.

Adult Outpatient Programs provide the least restrictive level of care where adults may receive clinical interventions aimed at decreasing existing signs and symptoms.

Outpatient treatment focuses on recovery, problem resolution, symptom reduction, stabilization and/or prevention of movement to a higher level of care.

Treatment varies widely and depends upon the consumer’s presenting symptoms.

Responsibilities

Promotes self-determination, recovery, self-advocacy, and self-direction; assisting individuals in identifying strengths; wellness goals; setting objectives and identifying barriers Conducts outreach to engage adults who are homeless and have a mental illness Assist consumers with accessing AltaPointe Health Systems Intake and follow up appointments. Assists consumers with transportation needs through linkage and/or teaching methods Transports consumers when appropriate and necessary. Offers short term support (2-4 months) to clients as they transition to new temporary or permanent housing situations while working on their mental health recovery goals. Becomes SOAR certified in an effort to assist homeless adults in applying for income and health care coverage such as SSI or SSDI. Offers hope and encouragement by serving as a role model in recovery. Effectively collaborates with the treatment team members and outside sources in the delivery of case management services Makes multiple contacts to consumers per week as needed Collaborates with other local housing agencies to ensure that wrap around services are present, as necessary to develop a plan to end consumer’s current homelessness episode Assists with CCN referrals as needed and provided by Housing First Attends various area breakfasts, at least once weekly, in the morning to build rapport with the members of the target population Will go to at least two area shelters and/or camps in the afternoon weekly. Will document contacts, outreach and enrollments in HMIS program as per grant requirements Will document contacts, outreach and enrollments in both HMIS and Avatar to manage consumer contact

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent Must be a current or former recipient of mental health services for no less than one year with a significant mental health disorder as defined by the DSM-V Must be well grounded in one’s own recovery; Be willing to share one’s own recovery story and have an awareness of the issues surrounding mental health, substance abuse and homelessness preferred Must have the ability to attend DMH Peer Specialist Training for Certification Must be 23 years of age or older; have and maintain reliable transportation, a valid Alabama driver’s license, acceptable driving record and proof of current liability insurance

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and lived experience as a recipient of mental health services for at least one year. Must be 23+ years old with a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain Peer Specialist certification.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Case Management
  • Outreach
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Collaboration
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Recovery Support
  • Transportation Coordination
  • Mental Health Support
  • HMIS Documentation
  • SOAR Certification

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Foley, Alabama
Posted
Jul 8, 2026
Closes
Jul 8, 2027
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AltaPointe Health

AltaPointe Health is Alabama’s most comprehensive behavioral and primary healthcare system, delivering over one million services annually to more than 45,000 patients. Founded in 1957, AltaPointe integrates behavioral health, primary care, and substance use treatment through its...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Behavioral health openings in Alabama often reflect steady demand in schools, clinics, and community settings, especially for counselors who can support crisis response and ongoing mental health care. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for a master’s or doctoral degree, active licensure such as LPC, LCSW, or LMFT, and proven counseling experience with crisis intervention skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure match and prepare examples of crisis work before applying.

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