Peer Manager

FRANKLIN COUNTY CRISIS CARE CENTER - 465 Harmon Ave., Columbus, OH 43223

Launching: March, 2025

RI International is the leader in Peer-Powered Support to those in crisis for mental health and substance use.

Our Mission is to empower people to recover, succeed in accomplishing their goals, find meaning and purpose in life, and reconnect with themselves and others.

Our Vision is to activate the next generation of frame-breaking healthcare innovation to support people beyond their behavioral health needs and succeed in the community where they live, work, and play.

Job Type

Full-Time: Exempt

Shift

Monday

• Friday

Shift Hours

8:00am

• 5:00pm

Specialties / Licenses or Certifications

Peer Support Specialist certification required

Work Setting

Crisis

Salary/Hourly Wage

$52,000 - $64,480/annually

Our Position

The Peer Manager position is responsible for all peer services under the direction of the Site Leader. The Peer Manager position also works closely with the medical leadership to coordinate and improve clinical care.

Your Rewards

• Nine (9) company-paid Holidays (Full-Time Only)

• Paid-Time Off; Accrued bi-weekly (Full-Time Only)

• Company-Paid group life insurance (Full-Time Only)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans start the 1st of the month following your start date (Full-Time Only)

• Retirement Plans with Company match including 401k and Roth

• Employee Assistance Programs (Full-Time Only)

Your Responsibilities

• Supervises, evaluates and provides leadership and coaching to peer services personnel, including hiring, disciplinary actions, and termination.

• Provides supervision to staff through role modeling and coaching the techniques and practices of recovery, support and self-help.

• Arranges coverage for Peer Support Specialist absences.

• Works as Peer Support Specialist in a variety of capacities during staff shortages and in emergent situations.

• Assures that the delivery of care complies with licensing regulations and accreditation standards.

• Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to continuously improve productivity, efficiency, recovery outcomes as it pertains to peer services.

• Facilitates group activities using recovery tools.

• Completes clinical documentation as required.

• Understands and adheres to RI International compliance standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies.

• Keeps abreast of all federal and state regulations and laws and all RI International policies and procedures as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.

• Ensures compliance with all contractual, accreditation and funding requirements for service delivery, documentation, etc.

• Maintains positive, professional relationships with all referral sources and external vendors.

• Works collaboratively with external entities, i.e., hospital staff, Probation, Police Departments and clinical teams.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Our Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Successful completion of Peer Employment Training thus obtaining Certification as a Peer Support Specialist required.

• State designation as required.

• Basic computer skills.

• Lived experience requiring mental health and/or substance use services.

• Ability to teach/train recovery information and recovery tools.

• Effective communication skills.

• Minimum of two (2) years of full-time behavioral health experience.

• Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience preferred.

• Motivational Interviewing (within 90 days of hire)

• Keeping Recovery Skills Alive (within 90 days of hire)

• Trauma Informed Care (within 90 days of hire)

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Successful completion of Peer Employment Training thus obtaining Certification as a Peer Support Specialist required.

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality (HIPAA guidelines and regulations) and professionalism.

• We are a Second-Chance Employer

• Must be able to pass a seven-year background check.

• Must be able to pass substance abuse testing and/or tuberculous testing (if applicable).

• Must be able to pass education verification check.

• Must be able to pass three-year motor vehicle report and meet minimum eligibility requirements criteria of insurance carrier (if driving is required for this position).

ADDENDUM - Arizona

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Successful completion of Peer Employment Training thus obtaining Certification as a Peer Support Specialist required.

Licensure

Certification

Misc. Requirement

ADDENDUM - California

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Successful completion of Peer Employment Training thus obtaining Certification as a Peer Support Specialist required.

Licensure

Certification

Misc. Requirement

ADDENDUM - Delaware

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Successful completion of Peer Employment Training thus obtaining Certification as a Peer Support Specialist required.

Licensure

Certification

Misc. Requirement

ADDENDUM - Louisiana

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Successful completion of Peer Employment Training thus obtaining Certification as a Peer Support Specialist required.

Licensure

Certification

Misc. Requirement

ADDENDUM - North Carolina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Successful completion of Peer Employment Training thus obtaining Certification as a Peer Support Specialist required.

Licensure

Certification

Misc. Requirement

ADDENDUM - Ohio

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Successful completion of Peer Employment Training thus obtaining Certification as a Peer Support Specialist required.

Licensure

Certification

Misc. Requirement

ADDENDUM - Washington

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Successful completion of Peer Employment Training thus obtaining Certification as a Peer Support Specialist required.

Licensure

Certification

Misc. Requirement

ADDENDUM - Utah

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Successful completion of Peer Employment Training thus obtaining Certification as a Peer Support Specialist required.

Licensure

Certification

Misc. Requirement

RI International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. RI International is a second chance employer and we consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with RI International.

The wage range for this role considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At RI International, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.