CBHC ESP Certified Peer Specialist, Gardner

CSO is looking for a Certified Peer Specialist to work in our CBHC (Certified Behavioral Health Clinic) Emergency Services Program (ESP) in Gardner.

Starting Salary: $38,000-$44,000/year

• Communicate, represent, and advocate for clients receiving mental health services
• Facilitate mutual support and self‑help groups that guide participants in developing their own leadership skills
• Inform and support individuals using mental health services
• Develop activities and resources that support people in recovery to achieve their identified goals
• Work with individuals to develop and maintain natural supports outside of the human service system
• Provide peer recovery support, sharing your own recovery story in intentional ways to build connections, share resources, and educate
• Assist with access to treatment and/or supports for sustaining recovery; when needed, serve as liaison between the person served and the recovery community
• Conduct outreach, including occasional transportation to individuals when needed and approved by the supervisor

• Experience as a consumer of mental health services and willingness to share that experience
• Must have completed (or be willing to complete) the Massachusetts Peer Specialist training and certifications
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Positive – maintaining resiliency and focusing on solutions
• Respectful – collaborating and effectively communicating
• Insightful – demonstrating self‑awareness and effective priority setting
• Conscientious – taking accountability and applying feedback

Competitive salaries, full health and dental coverage, free CEUs for in‑house training, ample paid time off, a 403B retirement savings plan, employee referral bonuses, group‑rate supplemental insurance, a premier employee assistance program, personal cell‑phone plan discounts, and a flexible, supportive work environment fostering collaboration.

Clinical & Support Options, Inc. is a dynamic behavioral health organization serving Western Massachusetts for over 50 years. With offices across Springfield, Northampton, Greenfield, and beyond, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive support to individuals and families. Join our team of over 650 multi‑disciplinary staff and be part of a collaborative environment where excellence is fostered internally and partnerships are forged externally with community organizations.

At CSO, you’ll find a flexible and supportive work environment that encourages collaboration and growth. Join us and make a positive impact on thousands of lives in our communities!

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Mental Health Care

EOE/AA