Mental Health Peer Support Specialist

Warm Valley Health Care

  • Fort Washakie, WY
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
Join Our Mission of Healing and Hope!
Now Hiring: Mental Health Peer Support SpecialistAre you someone who has walked the journey of recovery and now feels called to help others find hope and healing? Warm Valley Health Care (WVHC) invites you to bring your lived experience to our team and make a meaningful impact as a Mental Health Peer Support Specialist.At WVHC, we believe in the power of shared stories, authentic connections, and culturally grounded support. As a Peer Support Specialist, you'll provide strength-based, recovery-oriented services to others navigating mental health and substance use challenges. You'll be part of a dynamic behavioral health team, working in both one-on-one and group settings, empowering patients to achieve wellness and purpose.What You'll Do:Deliver peer-led emotional support, advocacy, and recovery coachingPartner with patients and the treatment team to foster resilience and long-term recoveryFacilitate outreach, education, and support in homes, schools, and community spacesPromote trust, hope, and engagement through your lived experienceDocument clinical notes and care interactions within 24 business hoursHelp shape a recovery-positive culture both within and beyond WVHCWhat You Bring:Personal experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery (minimum 2 years stable recovery required)Passion for helping others and ability to meet people where they areHigh School diploma or GEDWillingness and eligibility to become a Wyoming Certified Peer Support Specialist within 6 months of hireValid driver's license and willingness to transport patients if neededCultural humility and respect for diverse individuals and traditionsFlexible, dependable, and compassionate attitudeWhy WVHC?
We are a tribally rooted, community-driven organization offering:Supportive and team-oriented work cultureOpportunities for continuing education and professional growthPathways to more advanced behavioral health rolesThe chance to make a real difference, every single daySpecial Note: Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support patient needs and community events.Ready to turn your lived experience into hope for others?
Apply today and be part of a movement of healing, empowerment, and cultural connection.APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
  • Submit a completed application with supporting documents to Warm Valley Health Care, Human Resource Department, P.O. Box 128, Ft. Washakie, WY 82514 or via the online portal.
  • Applications are available at Warm Valley Health Care or for more information contact Stacie Fagerstone, Executive Director-HR via email at
.Preference will be given to qualified Eastern Shoshone tribal members, then other qualified federally recognized Indian tribal members and then other qualified candidates.
  • Applicants must submit a copy of Tribal Enrollment card or CIB for Indian Preference.
  • Veterans who meet the minimum qualifications and provide documentation of an honorable discharge (DD214) from any branch of military service are entitled to receive preference points during the interview process.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test, reference checks and background check. Refusal to undergo required testing or testing positive will render the applicant ineligible for employment.EOE
  • Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
  • Successfully pass the employment background check.

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