Certified Peer Support Worker

Choice Recovery Path·Las Cruces, New Mexico

$25 - $29/hrFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 4 days ago

About the role

Provide peer support, case management, and recovery education to clients while collaborating with clinical teams for whole-person care. Responsibilities include developing individualized recovery plans and facilitating Intensive Outpatient Program groups.

Choice Recovery Path (CRP) Changing Lives One Choice at a Time Your Story Has Power. Put It to Work. Certified Peer Support Worker (CPSW) | Las Cruces, NM | Full-Time | In Person At Choice Recovery Path (CRP), we know that lived experience isn’t just a qualification - it’s a superpower. We’re looking for Certified Peer Support Workers (CPSWs) who are ready to use their own recovery journey to open doors for others. You’ll serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator, walking alongside clients through every phase of recovery, from first steps to long-term stability. This is more than a job. It’s a chance to turn your experience into someone else’s breakthrough. We lead with our values every day: clients first, transparency, authenticity, responsibility, and dignity. If that sounds like you, we’d love to meet you. What You’ll Do As an integral part of our multidisciplinary clinical team, you’ll support clients across all CRP programs, from pre-recovery engagement through sustained recovery maintenance. Day to day, that includes:
Provide peer support services, case management, and referral coordination across CRP programs
Identify client needs and connect them with appropriate resources within CRP and the broader community
Deliver recovery education tailored to every stage of the recovery journey
Assess client needs and develop individualized recovery plans and sustainable discharge plans
Help clients identify healthy community, family, and social supports to strengthen long-term recovery
Provide community-based crisis intervention, de-escalation, screening, assessments, and referrals
Assist with Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) group facilitation
Administer naloxone when needed
Collaborate closely with clinical teams to promote whole-person, recovery-oriented care
Complete all required documentation in the electronic health record within 24 hours of services
Participate in all required meetings, supervision, and ongoing training
Complete required training curriculum to build cultural awareness and strengthen skills Why CRP? We show up for our team the same way we show up for our clients:
Competitive Pay: $25.00 – $29.00/hour
CRP covers 85% of your medical, dental, and vision insurance
First-Time Home Buyers Assistance Program
Continuing Education Assistance
12 paid federal holidays + PTO + paid sick leave
401(k) & life insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Referral Program
Flexible schedules & real advancement opportunities
A team that leads with hope, resilience, and purpose
every single day The Details
Job Type: Full-time | Hourly
Pay: $25.00 – $29.00/hour
Schedule: Full-time; availability for evenings and weekends as needed
Location: In person – Las Cruces, NM
Department: Clinical Services

What We’re Looking For
Certified Peer Support Worker (CPSW) certification
1+ year of CPSW experience preferred
Valid New Mexico driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
Lived experience in recovery and the ability to share that experience authentically
Strong communication skills, empathy, and deep understanding of recovery principles
Ability to support individuals navigating mental health and substance use challenges
Comfort working in a fast-paced environment across varied schedules, including evenings and weekends as needed
Ability to work collaboratively with clinical staff, community partners, and clients alike

Requirements

Requires a Certified Peer Support Worker (CPSW) certification and lived experience in recovery. A valid New Mexico driver's license is required, and one year of experience is preferred.

professional certificate
Case Management
Communication Skills
Empathy
Electronic Health Records
Crisis Intervention
De-escalation
Peer Support
Group Facilitation
Recovery Planning
Referral Coordination
Recovery Education
Naloxone Administration

Benefits

Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
401(k)
Paid Sick Leave
Referral Program
Paid Federal Holidays
Continuing Education Assistance
First-Time Home Buyers Assistance Program

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $25 - $29/hr
Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico
Posted: Jul 24, 2026
Application: Employer website

Certified Peer Support Worker

Certified Peer Support Worker

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Peer support roles remain steady in New Mexico

Peer support roles remain steady in New Mexico

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