Certified Peer Support Specialist – Military & Veterans
FHE Health
- Location
- Deerfield Beach, FL
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Nov 3
- 5 days ago
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About the company
FHE Health
Hospital & health care · 201 to 500 employees
FHE Health ("FHE") is a nationally recognized behavioral healthcare institution that delivers quality, medically integrated personalized treatment for those suffering from Behavioral Health Disorders. We specialize in addictive disorders and other behavioral health diagnoses such as mood disorders, depression, anxiety, and traumatic disorders. We employ a team of highly qualified, compassionate individuals who share in the desire to serve this vulnerable population. We provide innovative treatment by creating an environment that promotes healing and optimized learning. FHE Health is a facility licensed by both the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA). We are accredited by both the JOINT Commission and the Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) We are members of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP), and Deerfield Beach’s Best Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center. We are not conventional; we are at the forefront of a medically integrated, modern, scientific, and technological approach to behavioral health and addiction treatment, delivering progressive services not seen in the behavioral health market. As an eight-time "Top Workplace" award winner, we take pride in offering an innovative and collaborative work culture where compassion meets excellence.
What you'll do
- Build supportive relationships grounded in shared lived experience, mutual respect, and an understanding of military culture.
- Guide recovery-focused conversations about personal goals, coping skills, emotional wellness, relapse prevention, and healthy decision-making.
- Maintain a consistent, approachable presence in the residential treatment community.
- Offer non-clinical emotional support to veterans experiencing stress, cravings, grief, isolation, recovery challenges, or difficulty adjusting to treatment.
- Help veterans identify community recovery resources, veteran support organizations, and appropriate services after treatment.
- Work with the treatment team on individualized continuing-care and recovery plans.
- Document peer support encounters accurately, objectively, and on time, in accordance with facility policies and applicable requirements.
- Adheres to HIPAA regulations and protects confidential patient information.
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate or bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
- Prior service in the United States Armed Forces, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or Space Force.
- Current Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS), Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (CPRSS), or equivalent recognized state credential, as required for the position.
- Personal lived experience with mental health recovery, substance use recovery, or both, consistent with applicable certification requirements.
- Education: a high school diploma, an associate degree or a bachelor's degree
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