About Us 

Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio is a forward-thinking non-profit organization that promotes mental health and overall wellness.  We deliver a wide range of services including prevention, education, and direct care provision.   At the heart of our work are our employees, a highly passionate group of people working together to help our community.  

We are an affiliate of Mental Health America, the country's leading nonprofit dedicated to helping all people live mentally healthier lives.  The organization has over a century of advocacy, public education, and program/service delivery experience.  

Position Summary 

Working at Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio as a community-based Peer Recovery Supporter serving Warren and Clinton counties in Ohio, is a dynamic role. You will use personal lived experience to demonstrate recovery is possible.  You will be working with a team of Peer Recovery Supporters to assist participants with developing short and long-term support as needed to help them reach their goals. In addition, you will provide support in Warren and Clinton County specialty dockets including Mental Health Court, Recovery Court and Veteran’s Court and in the Warren County jail setting. We are looking for an empathetic and person-centered individual to join our team.  Give us your best and we’ll give you ours.  

What you’ll do 

• Serve as a role model for recovery  

• Work with staff and community partners (Detention Centers, Homeless Shelters, Soup Kitchens, Specialty Courts etc.) to connect individuals to peer support  

• Share community resources and assist participants to meet basic needs 

• Complete intake and enrollment process with participants 

• Assess needs and assist participants with determining their goals and how to achieve them  

• Help participants build social skills, teach self-advocacy skills, establish trust and collaborative relationships and create wellness management strategies 

• Plan and facilitate support groups necessary for participants to build recovery capital 

• Data entry to ensure quality communication and timely reporting 

What you’ll need 

• Minimum requirement is personal lived experience with mental health and/or substance use 

• Demonstrate a strong recovery story and be active in maintaining your own personal recovery 

• Active Peer Support Specialist Certification in Ohio 

• Ability to independently plan, organize, and manage daily responsibilities with minimal oversight 

• Ability to regularly travel within Warren and Clinton counties 

• Ability to maintain healthy professional boundaries while fostering respectful and collaborative working relationships with community partners and internal teams. 

• Models and encourages healthy boundaries with the participants to promote psychological safety, accountability, and mutual respect. 

• Willingness to participate in continuous learning and training 

• Previous experience in a certified peer support specialist role- preferred but not required 

Reasons you want to work with us

• 2025 Recipient of the Platinum Bell Seal For Workplace Mental Health 

• We advocate for wellness for everyone 

• We encourage everyone to explore their talents and work toward a satisfying career experience 

• We appreciate diversity and encourage people of all experiences, backgrounds, and cultures to share their talents 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance 

• Additional voluntary benefit options 

• Vacation time 

• Personal time 

• Sick time 

• Mileage Reimbursement 

• Team-building experiences and outings