San Luis Valley Behavioral Health Group in Alamosa, CO is seeking a compassionate, dedicated full‑time Peer Support Professional to join our team. If you're inspired by helping others take back their lives and thrive in their recovery journey, this is your moment. Apply today and become a vital part of a mission-driven team that truly makes a difference!
Pay: We offer our Peer Support Professional a competitive wage of $20–$27 per hour.
Benefits:
- Medical coverage through Cigna with two plan options
- Dental coverage through Ameritas with a buy-up option
- Vision coverage through VSP with a buy-up option
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care FSA through Rocky Mountain Reserve
- Company-paid life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurance through Mutual of Omaha with a buy-up option to increase coverage
- UNUM accident, critical illness, and hospital coverage
- 401(k) with a 5% match starting after 6 months of employment
- EAP through Mines and Associates
- 11 paid holidays per year
- 2 personal days as well as monthly vacation and sick day accrual
WHAT YOUR DAY IS LIKE
This is a full-time position, Monday–Friday, with occasional weekend hours for community events.
As our Peer Support Professional, you'll guide clients through their recovery by sharing lived experience, modeling coping skills, advocating for their needs, and helping them regain control of their wellness journey. From offering peer support in outpatient settings to documenting progress and collaborating with the care team, your compassion, insight, and presence will empower others to take meaningful steps forward.
WHO ARE WE?
At San Luis Valley Behavioral Health Group, we are committed to improving the mental health and well-being of individuals across the San Luis Valley. As a community-based, non-profit organization, we partner with local agencies to provide compassionate and accessible care to those in need. Our mission is rooted in hope, healing, and recovery, and we strive to create a supportive environment for both our clients and staff. We provide our team with a culture of inclusion, belonging, and personal growth. When you work with us, you're not just doing a job-you're part of a larger purpose. If you're ready to make a real difference and have a career where your work truly matters, join our non-profit today!
WHAT'S NEEDED FROM A PEER SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL?
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Experience working with substance‑use populations
- Ability to obtain a Peer Specialist certification within 90 days
- Must be a current or former client (or family member of a client) of mental health services
- Organizational skills and creative problem‑solving
- Crisis-intervention knowledge
- Ability to observe, document, and report client progress
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Ability to perform light physical work
- Basic computer skills
If you're ready for a career where your story becomes someone else's strength, apply today! Our initial application process is quick, easy, and completely mobile‑friendly.
