ACT Certified Peer Support Worker

TeamBuilders is a community-based behavioral health organization with a vision to provide unconditional care to adults, children and families. TeamBuilders’ commitment also translates to its employees and their families. TeamBuilders truly promotes work-life balance and creativity. TeamBuilders encourages employees to pursue their passions, participate in educational opportunities, and enjoy the work they do. TeamBuilders offers supervision and training opportunities to all its staff. TeamBuilders also sets high expectations for achieving excellence in service to the community. The pursuit of excellence is fundamental to employee success and growth within the organization.
About TeamBuilders

TeamBuilders is a community-focused behavioral health organization offering a wide range of services, including individual and family therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and specialized interactive modalities such as sandplay and art therapy. We also provide Comprehensive Community Support Services (CCSS), psychosocial rehabilitation, and supportive housing assistance.

We are committed to fostering work-life balance, creativity, and professional growth, and we offer extensive clinical supervision and training to support our staff’s success and development.

 

Job Summary:
We are seeking a motivated and empathetic Certified Peer Support Worker (CPSW) to join our team in Taos, NM. In this role, you will use your lived experience to support individuals navigating mental health and/or substance use recovery. You will serve as a mentor, advocate, and source of encouragement to help clients build independence and achieve personal goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide peer support services to individuals in recovery
• Assist clients in developing and working toward personal recovery goals
• Offer guidance, encouragement, and emotional support
• Help connect clients with community resources and services
• Document services in accordance with agency and state requirements
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with clinical staff
• Promote hope, self-advocacy, and wellness

Qualifications:

• Must be a Certified Peer Support Worker (CPSW) in the state of New Mexico
• Lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic computer skills for documentation
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred

Competitive Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for eligible employees with 75% employer contribution toward base plan election 

• 9 Paid Holidays

• Sick Accrual 

• Vacation Accrual 

• Bereavement 

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Eligibility for Federal HRSA Public Service Loan Repayment Programs

“Benefits eligibility may vary based on full-time or part-time employment status.”

 

TeamBuilders is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.