Education, Training, and Experience:
- Self-identify as having lived experience as an individual diagnosed with a mental health or substance use disorder, or as a parent to a child with a mental health or substance use disorder
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent, and have demonstrated skills and competencies in treatment of individuals with a behavioral health diagnosis, demonstrated by at the one of the following:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in psychology, sociology, or a related field (preferred), or
- Two years coursework in the human services field, or
- One year of recovery experience with demonstrated competencies and skills in treatment of individuals with mental health diagnosis
- Must be able to obtain the Nebraska DHHS Peer Support Specialist Certification within six (6) months of hire and maintain the certification.
- Must have a valid driver’s license issued in the State of Nebraska and meet insurance requirements.