Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS)
Atlanticbehavioral, Billings, MT, United States
Billings, United States | Posted on 04/17/2026
Certified Peer Support Specialist | Billings, MT | Full-Time | On-Site
About Healing Rock Recovery
Healing Rock Recovery is a leading provider of integrated behavioral health services, specializing in substance use disorder treatment through Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs. Our mission is to deliver compassionate, evidence-based, recovery-oriented care that supports long-term wellness, personal empowerment, and sustained recovery.
The Opportunity
In this full-time, on-site role, the Certified Peer Support Specialist serves as a vital member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Drawing from lived experience in recovery, you will provide peer-based support, mentorship, and advocacy to clients engaged in PHP and IOP services. This role supports client engagement, retention, and recovery capital while reinforcing hope, self-efficacy, and personal responsibility.
What You'll Do
Provide one-on-one and group peer support grounded in lived recovery experience
Model recovery-oriented behaviors, healthy boundaries, and coping strategies
Support clients in developing and working toward individualized recovery goals
Facilitate peer-led groups focused on recovery skills, wellness, and community reintegration
Assist clients with navigating systems of care, including treatment, housing, employment, and community resources
Offer encouragement and support during transitions in care, including step-down planning and discharge preparation
Collaborate closely with clinical, medical, and case management staff to support integrated care delivery
Participate in treatment team meetings as appropriate, maintaining professional and ethical boundaries
Document peer support services accurately and timely in Kipu EMR in accordance with program and regulatory requirements
Support client engagement and retention through outreach, check-ins, and recovery-oriented relationship building
Why Join Healing Rock Recovery
A meaningful role where your lived experience is the credential — and where you directly influence client outcomes and recovery journeys
Mission-driven work with a team committed to changing lives through evidence-based addiction treatment
A supportive, collaborative environment with real opportunities for professional growth and training in behavioral health
Competitive pay and a full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and family leave
Requirements
What You Bring
Required:
Current Montana Certified Peer Support Specialist certification in good standing
Lived experience in recovery from substance use disorder and/or co-occurring mental health conditions, with sufficient stability to serve in a peer support role
Demonstrated knowledge of recovery-oriented systems of care and trauma-informed peer support practices
Ability to provide peer support services within the defined scope of practice for Certified Peer Support Specialists in Montana
Ability to establish rapport, trust, and professional boundaries with clients
Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills
Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment team
Basic computer proficiency and willingness to learn Kipu EMR (experience a plus, not required)
Full-time, on-site availability in Billings, MT
Compensation and Benefits
$41,500 to $54,000 annually, commensurate with experience, plus medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, public holidays, and maternity and paternity leave.
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Certified Peer Support Specialist | Billings, MT | Full-Time | On-Site
About Healing Rock Recovery
Healing Rock Recovery is a leading provider of integrated behavioral health services, specializing in substance use disorder treatment through Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs. Our mission is to deliver compassionate, evidence-based, recovery-oriented care that supports long-term wellness, personal empowerment, and sustained recovery.
The Opportunity
In this full-time, on-site role, the Certified Peer Support Specialist serves as a vital member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Drawing from lived experience in recovery, you will provide peer-based support, mentorship, and advocacy to clients engaged in PHP and IOP services. This role supports client engagement, retention, and recovery capital while reinforcing hope, self-efficacy, and personal responsibility.
What You'll Do
Provide one-on-one and group peer support grounded in lived recovery experience
Model recovery-oriented behaviors, healthy boundaries, and coping strategies
Support clients in developing and working toward individualized recovery goals
Facilitate peer-led groups focused on recovery skills, wellness, and community reintegration
Assist clients with navigating systems of care, including treatment, housing, employment, and community resources
Offer encouragement and support during transitions in care, including step-down planning and discharge preparation
Collaborate closely with clinical, medical, and case management staff to support integrated care delivery
Participate in treatment team meetings as appropriate, maintaining professional and ethical boundaries
Document peer support services accurately and timely in Kipu EMR in accordance with program and regulatory requirements
Support client engagement and retention through outreach, check-ins, and recovery-oriented relationship building
Why Join Healing Rock Recovery
A meaningful role where your lived experience is the credential — and where you directly influence client outcomes and recovery journeys
Mission-driven work with a team committed to changing lives through evidence-based addiction treatment
A supportive, collaborative environment with real opportunities for professional growth and training in behavioral health
Competitive pay and a full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and family leave
Requirements
What You Bring
Required:
Current Montana Certified Peer Support Specialist certification in good standing
Lived experience in recovery from substance use disorder and/or co-occurring mental health conditions, with sufficient stability to serve in a peer support role
Demonstrated knowledge of recovery-oriented systems of care and trauma-informed peer support practices
Ability to provide peer support services within the defined scope of practice for Certified Peer Support Specialists in Montana
Ability to establish rapport, trust, and professional boundaries with clients
Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills
Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment team
Basic computer proficiency and willingness to learn Kipu EMR (experience a plus, not required)
Full-time, on-site availability in Billings, MT
Compensation and Benefits
$41,500 to $54,000 annually, commensurate with experience, plus medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, public holidays, and maternity and paternity leave.
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