Certified Peer Support Worker

Choice Recovery Path·Bernalillo County, New Mexico

$25 - $29/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 6 days ago

Practice for this role

Certified Peer Support Worker · $25 - $29/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-29% vs. median posted rate for behavioral health roles in New Mexico ($35.00/hr, n=193)

3 similar openings in the Bernalillo County area

$10.40/hr · lowesthighest · $200/hr

this role: $25.00/hrmedian $35.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 193 posted behavioral health roles in New Mexico rates. This role sits in the 25th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 29% below the New Mexico median for behavioral health roles.

The Certified Peer Support Worker will provide peer support services, case management, and recovery education to clients across various programs. They will also collaborate with clinical teams to facilitate groups, perform crisis interventions, and maintain accurate electronic health records.

Choice Recovery Path (CRP) Changing Lives One Choice at a Time Your Story Has Power. Put It to Work. Certified Peer Support Worker (CPSW) | Albuquerque, 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

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Certified Peer Support Worker (CPSW) certification and possess a valid New Mexico driver's license. At least one year of experience in a CPSW role is preferred, along with lived experience in recovery.

professional certificate
Communication
Documentation
Empathy
De-escalation
Screening
Assessments
Crisis intervention
Mental health support
Case management
Referral coordination
Peer support services
Group facilitation
Recovery education
Substance use support
Naloxone administration

Benefits

401(k)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid time off
Life insurance
Employee assistance program
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: Bernalillo County, New Mexico
Posted: Sep 4, 2026
Application: Employer website

Peer support roles remain steady in New Mexico

Certified Peer Support Worker roles in New Mexico are typically driven by behavioral health, recovery, and community-based service needs. This role is competitive because employers look for both CPSW certification and lived experience in recovery, plus a valid New Mexico driver’s license; one year of experience is preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certification, driving eligibility, and recovery experience before applying.