CURRENT GMHCN employment opportunities

Equal means Equal for All

The Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network is a non-profit, peer-run, peer-led organization dedicated to supporting Georgians with behavioral health concerns through training, education, advocacy, and peer support.

A nationally-recognized leader in the peer support movement, GMHCN has been a pioneer in self-directed recovery and wellness for over 28 years. To learn more, please visit our about page.

paid time off

Effective January 1,2023, all full-time employees of GMHCN eligible to receive benefits will receive 35 Paid Time Off days to use at their discretion with the support of their colleagues throughout the year. These days replace all regular holidays, vacation days, sick days, etc. Please refer to the employee handbook for additional information.

Executive director Position description

The Organization

The Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network (GMHCN) is a Georgia nonprofit corporation founded in 1991 by consumers of state services for mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases. It hosts one of the largest statewide annual consumer conferences in the nation. The corporation evolved from a meeting of 30 consumer leaders held in Macon, Georgia in October of 1990. The membership is now over 7,000.

GMHCN’s mission to promote recovery through advocacy, education, employment, empowerment, peer support, and self-help, and to unite as one voice to support the priorities set each year at the annual statewide peer conference. GMHCN educates, advocates, and creates safe and empowering spaces that support the dignity and value of what's right and what's working with individuals, communities and systems.

The Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network believes in the ability of everyone living with mental health concerns to enjoy lives of purpose, meaning, productivity, and wellness. Since the first gathering of 30 behavioral health peers in October 1990, this grassroots nonprofit organization has been led and run by mental health peers—people in mental health recovery. GMHCN has evolved into a statewide organization of over 100 employees engaged in advocacy, education, training, and peer support services for the people of Georgia.

GMHCN is recognized as a national leader in the peer support movement. At its core, the basis of peer support—one person using their lived experience to support another—is not new; in fact, it is the basis of human growth and development. Peers with specialized training are now able to use their lived recovery experience to provide support beyond a diagnosis or medication that improves an enriched quality of life. GMHCN is the evidence that we can and do recover from our mental health challenges. GMHCN provides skills, tools, and above all, hope.

Our Goals

Host an annual peer conference that promotes recovery and wellness and identifies the top priorities of consumers of behavioral health services statewide.
Promote employment with emphasis on quality jobs that foster true independence.
Offer training opportunities for peers, including the Certified Peer Specialist Project and Whole Health Wellness Coaching.
Support the development of new peer leaders through the Georgia Peer Support Institute.
Support peer access to transportation.
Support the expansion of Recovery Through the Arts and the Double Trouble in Recovery program.
Promote peer supports and wellness, including the Peer Support, Wellness, and Respite Centers.

The Opportunity

The Executive Director is the key leader of the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network. The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing all administration, programs, financial decisions, and strategic plans of the organization. This individual acts as the face of the organization to outside organizations, collaborators, contracting agencies, and donors. This individual directly supervises directors and coordinators of the programs at GMHCN. This position reports directly to the Board of Directors. This is a full-time position with travel required.

BOARD GOVERNANCE: Works with the Board of Directors in order to fulfill the organization mission and determine organization budgets. Responsible for leading the organization in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission as defined by the Board. Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions.

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AND VIABILITY: Develops resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of the organization. Responsible for maintaining relationships with contracting and grantor agencies in order to maintain funding for various projects. Upholds the fiscal integrity of the organization, to include submission to the Board a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements, which accurately reflect the financial condition of the organization. Responsible for fiscal management that anticipates operating within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, maintains organization in a positive financial position, and remains transparent to Board, staff, and stakeholders regarding the financial condition of the organization.

ORGANIZATION MISSION AND STRATEGY: Works with Board and staff to ensure the mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning, and community outreach. Guides and oversees the implementation of GMHCN’s programs. Ensures that potential grants and contracts reflect and uphold GMHCN’s mission and values. Responsible for strategic planning to successfully fulfill GMHCN’s mission into the future. Uphold the image of the organization by being active and visible in the community and working closely with current partners and other private, public, and nonprofit organizations.

ORGANIZATION OPERATIONS: Oversees and implements appropriate resources to ensure that the operations of the organization are appropriate. Assists human resources to hire and retain competent, qualified staff. Responsible for the effective administration of organizational operations. Signs any agreements made and entered into and on behalf of the organization with consent of the board.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Report to and work closely with the Board of Directors to seek their involvement in policy decisions, fundraising and to increase the overall visibility of the organization.
Provide the Board with service contracts for review and approval that are not related to day-to-day operations.
Supervise direct reports and collaborate with organization staff.
Strategic planning and implementation as reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors.
Planning and operation of annual budget as reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors.
Serve as GMHCN’s primary spokesperson to the organization’s constituents, the media, and the general public.
Establish and maintain relationships with various organizations and utilize those relationships to strategically enhance GMHCN’s Mission.
Engage in fundraising and developing other revenues.
Oversee marketing and other communications efforts.
Attend GMHCN Board, Advisory Board, and committee meetings as required.
Work with HR to develop and implement administrative policies and procedures for all functions and for the day-to-day operation of the nonprofit.
Review and approve day-to-day operational contracts for services.
Maintain professional proficiency.
Other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred.
Certified Peer Specialist (CPS-MH) certification or eligible.
Transparent and high integrity leadership.
Five or more years senior nonprofit management experience preferred.
Experience and skill in working with a Board of Directors.
High level strategic thinking and planning. Ability to envision and convey the organization’s strategic future to the staff, board, volunteers and donors.
Ability to effectively communicate the organization’s mission to donors, volunteers and the overall community.
Demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with staff.
A history of successfully generating new revenue streams and improving financial results.
Active fundraising experience. Excellent donor relations skills and understanding of the funding community.
Previous success in establishing relationships with individuals and organizations of influence including funders, partner agencies and volunteers.
Solid organizational abilities, including planning, delegating, program development and task facilitation.
Strong financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision making and reporting.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong public speaking ability.
Strong work ethic with a high degree of energy.

Salary and Benefits

GMHCN offers a highly attractive compensation package for the Metropolitan Atlanta area that includes competitive wages, 35 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually (however, no more than two weeks may be taken off at a time), the option to enroll in health, dental, and/or life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

The Setting

GMHCN’s offices are in Tucker, Georgia, a suburban part of Metropolitan Atlanta. Tucker is a city of about 37,000 people located in northeastern Dekalb County. Tucker was founded in the 1820s, later became a railroad town on a line between eastern Georgia and Atlanta, and today continues to be a vibrant place to live with 230 acres of parkland, two libraries, and much more.

To Apply

GMHCN is being assisted in this search by Columns Fundraising. Applications may be submitted to Columns through May 26th using this online portal; information and material you’ll need to have on hand to complete the application includes: cover letter, resume, and three professional references with contact information (including at least two of your current/former managers or supervisors). Though we collect information about references at this early stage, please know that we will not contact them until later in the search process and that we will seek your approval before doing so.

Certified Peer Specialist, Kaiser-Permanente Georgia

Consistent support is a key factor for managing health and wellness. People need accessible, social, and emotional support to manage and maintain good behaviors for health. Peer support relies on non-hierarchical, reciprocal relationships, which provide a flexible supplement to formal health system services. Through shared understanding, respect, and mutual empowerment, peer support help people become and stay engaged in the recovery process and reduce the likelihood of relapse.

Program Description

In partnership with Kaiser Permanente Georgia (KPGA), Mental Health America of Georgia (MHAG) and Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network, peer support services will be offered to KPGA members to improve behavioral health outcomes. In an effort to create a culture of wellness, Certified Peer Support Specialist will be added to KPGA Behavioral Health team to provide enhanced wrap around care.

Certified Peer Specialist Description

As an active member of Kaiser Permanente of Georgia (KPGA) Behavioral Health Team, the Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) will work from the perspective of their lived experience to help build environments conducive to recovery. The CPS will offer the skills to support KPGA members in developing their recovery goals, and specific steps to reach those goals.

Under immediate to general supervision, the CPS will offer intentional peer support to KPGA members. The CPS will perform a wide range of tasks to support members in living their own lives and directing their own recovery and wellness process. A summary of the expected roles and responsibilities are outlined below:

Health Education & Coaching

Using Whole Health Wellness Coach training the CPS coaches peers in goal-setting as a tool for recovery.
Helps provide answers to any questions peers have about their recovery plans.
Provides mentoring in self-direct recovery.

Advocacy

Advocates on behalf of partnered peers to protect the member’s rights and to assist in reducing stigma
Provides social support and peer mentoring
Assists the partnered peer in increasing social support networks of relatives, friends and/or significant others
Supports the partnered peer as requested in their recovery.

Care Team Outreach

Participates in recovery meetings with other providers as an advocate for the recovery of partnered peers.

Community Health Linkage

Provides mentoring in the use of personal and community resources
Supports in developing formal and informal community supports

The CPS will model competency in recovery and wellness.

Support members in articulating personal goals for recovery and wellness.
Support members in articulating the objectives necessary to reach his or her recovery and wellness goals.

Utilizing their specific training, the CPS will:

Lead as well as model to peers how to facilitate Recovery Dialogues
Support peers in creating a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP).
Utilize and model problem solving techniques with individuals and groups.
Mentor peers in techniques for identifying and combating negative self-talk.
Mentor peers in techniques for identifying and overcoming fears.
Support the vocational choices peers make.
Support members in building social skills in the community that will enhance job acquisition and tenure.
Role model the value of every individual's recovery experience.
Model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.
The CPS’s will maintain certification as peer specialist as defined by Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities.
Sustain working knowledge of current trends and developments in the mental health field by reading books, journals and other relevant material.
Attend continuing education sessions when offered by the CPS Project.
Attend relevant seminars, meetings, and in-service trainings whenever offere

All Certified Peer Specialists employed by the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network are required to facilitate online recovery and wellness activities provided through the Peer Support, Wellness, and Respite Centers. It is up to each employee to connect with the staff coordinating the online activities to ensure they are able to participate sufficiently each calendar year.

Benefits

Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
Supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available.

Qualifications

Minimum two (2) years of experience in Peer Support role
Certified Peer Specialist Georgia State Certification
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) minimum. Associate level degree or beyond preferred
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Ability to travel up to 80% of the time and independently meet with members in the clinic, home, or community-based setting
Demonstrated computer proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and working knowledge of the internet
Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
Successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screen

Preferred Qualifications

National Certified Peer Specialist (NCPS) Certification
Whole Health Action Management Certified
Trained in Intentional Peer Support
Experience working with ethnic, racial, economic, broad range of ages, and sexually diverse populations
Proficiency in other languages including Spanish
Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams

Applying

Interested parties should send a resume and cover letter to humanresources@gmhcn.org

FORENSIC PEER MENTOR (Augusta State Prison, HAYS STATE PRISON, HANCOCK STATE PRISON, WHITWORTH ITF)

The Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network is seeking individuals in recovery from behavioral health concerns and who have lived experience with the criminal justice system to fill full-time positions in Georgia as Forensic Peer Mentors. This is an excellent opportunity to assist returning citizens transitioning from a Georgia State Prison, Transitional Center or Day Reporting Center to living self-directed lives of recovery, hope, and purpose in communities of their choice. Currently, we have the following positions available:

Positions available:

Augusta State Prison
Hancock State Prison
Hays State Prison
Whitworth ITF

Potential candidates will need:

To self-identify as individuals with behavioral health diagnoses.
To self-identify as individuals with experience as returning citizens.
The ability to work independently.
Reliable personal transportation.
Basic computer skills; Microsoft Office Suites is needed.
The ability to pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and the Department of Corrections and or the Department of Community Supervision.

Qualifications:

Certified Peer Specialist - Mental Health (CPS-MH)
Certified Peer Specialist - Addictive Disease (CPS-AD)
Certified Forensic Peer Mentor (Preferred)
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites

Type: Full-time (40 hours)
Classification: Exempt

Benefits:
~ Contributions towards insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life
~ Vacation – 12 days/year
~ Sick – 6 days/year
~ Paid Holidays

If interested, please submit letters of interest and resumes to Angela Murphy, Forensic Peer Mentor Project Director, email: fpm@gmhcn.org. For further information, please contact Angela Murphy at 678-979-8398.

Certified Peer Specialist, peer recovery and respite center of augusta
(full-time, augusta)

The Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network, a recovery oriented, behavioral health peer advocacy and education organization, is seeking a Georgia Certified Peer Specialist-Mental Health to serve as full-time Certified Peer Specialist for the new Peer Recovery and Respite Center of Augusta, Georgia.

A Georgia Certified Peer Specialist-Mental Health (CPS-MH) is a person who has received special training from the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network to use their experience in recovery from a mental health concern to provide peer support to others, to publicly advocate for better access to quality behavioral health supports, and to reduce stigma. Peer support is the foundation of the work of GMHCN and the Peer Recovery and Respite Center of Augusta.

The Certified Peer Specialist will work closely with a team of other Certified Peer Specialists, under the supervision of the Director to provide 24/7 support at the Peer Recovery and Respite Center of Augusta.

To learn more about Georgia’s Peer Support, Wellness, and Respite Centers, please visit https://www.gmhcn.org/peer-support-wellness-respite

The primary responsibility of the Certified Peer Specialist is to use the skills and tools acquired through CPS Project training and continuing education to support peers in person and on the phone on their self-directed recovery journeys.

Providing individual and group peer support.
Connecting peers to supports and resources.
Developing and facilitating wellness activities online and in person.
Providing peer support over the telephone and online chat on the Peer2Peer Warm Line.
Interacting with and providing support to peers accessing respite beds.
Reporting and documentation.
Ensuring the Center is a safe and healthy environment for respite guests and daily participants through light cleaning and general housekeeping.
Participating in community events.
Accompanying respite guests to the grocery store.
Some travel (including to the GMHCN Annual Summer Conference) is required.

Required Qualifications:

Active Certified Peer Specialist—Mental Health credential or eligibility to receive credential (must receive within three months of hire).
Ability to work flexible schedule (some evenings and overnights are required).
Ability to apply sound judgment, maintaining an open line of communication with management, staff, and peer participants.
Demonstrated presentation skills.
Strong organization, communication & interpersonal skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and be detail-oriented.
Ability to work standing, walking, and/or sitting a minimum of 8 hours per day/shift.
Ability to lift 40 pounds.
Ability to travel as needed to fulfill job requirements (including Annual Summer Conference).
Valid Georgia driver’s license and transportation (mileage reimbursed at .50 per mile).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
Knowledge of community, state, and national resources and supports.

Preferred Qualifications:

Active Certified Peer Specialist—Addictive Disease credential or eligibility to receive credential.
Fluency in written and verbal Spanish.

The Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, GMHCN complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of GMHCN employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

The Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network strongly supports returning citizens, and was a strong advocate for Georgia’s “Ban the Box” initiative. Prior criminal history and/or incarceration do not prevent anyone from working for GMHCN. Applicants for the position of Outreach Director of the Peer Recovery and Respite Center of Augusta will be subjected to a fingerprint-based background check of the Georgia and Federal Criminal History Record Databases performed by Georgia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, who will determine employment eligibility based upon their criteria; however, lived experience with the criminal justice system is an important asset in the work done at GMHCN, and all otherwise-qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance) available.

Please send resume with cover letter to augusta@gmhcn.org

Certified Peer Specialist, peer recovery and respite center of augusta
(Part-time, augusta)

The Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network, a recovery oriented, behavioral health peer advocacy and education organization, is seeking a Georgia Certified Peer Specialist-Mental Health to serve as part-time Certified Peer Specialist for the new Peer Recovery and Respite Center of Augusta, Georgia.

To learn more about Georgia’s Peer Support, Wellness, and Respite Centers, please visit https://www.gmhcn.org/peer-support-wellness-respite

Providing individual and group peer support.
Connecting peers to supports and resources.
Developing and facilitating wellness activities online and in person.
Providing peer support over the telephone and online chat on the Peer2Peer Warm Line.
Interacting with and providing support to peers accessing respite beds.
Reporting and documentation.
Ensuring the Center is a safe and healthy environment for respite guests and daily participants through light cleaning and general housekeeping.
Participating in community events.
Accompanying respite guests to the grocery store.
Some travel (including to the GMHCN Annual Summer Conference) is required.

All Certified Peer Specialists employed by the Georgia Mental Heatlh Consumer Network are required to facilitate online recovery and wellness acrtivitites provided through the Peer Support, Wellness, and Respite Centers. It is up to each employee to connect with the staff coordingating the online activities to ensure they are able to participate sufficiently each calendar year.

Required Qualifications:

Active Certified Peer Specialist—Mental Health credential or eligibility to receive credential (must receive within three months of hire).
Ability to work flexible schedule (some evenings and overnights are required).
Ability to apply sound judgment, maintaining an open line of communication with management, staff, and peer participants.
Demonstrated presentation skills.
Strong organization, communication & interpersonal skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and be detail-oriented.
Ability to work standing, walking, and/or sitting a minimum of 8 hours per day/shift.
Ability to lift 40 pounds.
Ability to travel as needed to fulfill job requirements (including Annual Summer Conference).
Valid Georgia driver’s license and transportation (mileage reimbursed at .50 per mile).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
Knowledge of community, state, and national resources and supports.

Preferred Qualifications:

Active Certified Peer Specialist—Addictive Disease credential or eligibility to receive credential.
Fluency in written and verbal Spanish.

Please send resume with cover letter to augusta@gmhcn.org

Double Trouble in Recovery Facilitators (part-Time, multiple locations)

Double Trouble in Recovery (DTR) Facilitators are needed to work in the Atlanta, Savannah, Thomasville, and Valdosta areas. The positions are part-time and pay $15.00/hour.

Qualifications needed:

MUST BE in recovery from mental health and addictive disease concerns (preference will be given to Certified Peer Specialists)
is working an active 12-step program
has been substance-free for 2 or more years
has reliable transportation
is self-motivated
is willing to work flexible hours
MUST pass a fingerprint based criminal background check.

Interested parties are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume to: Angela M Patterson, CPS-MH, FPM, WHWC, Double Trouble in Recovery Coordinator by email at dtr@gmhcn.org

The Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network strongly supports returning citizens, and was a strong advocate for Georgia’s “Ban the Box” initiative. Prior criminal history and/or incarceration do not prevent anyone from working for GMHCN. Some positions with GMHCN require working with other organizations that may have regulatory requirements that will not allow people with certain backgrounds, but please contact us if there is a position you are interested in.

Peer Support, Wellness, and Respite Center of Bartow County

(full-time, Cartersville)

The Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network, a recovery oriented, behavioral health peer advocacy and education organization, is seeking a Georgia Certified Peer Specialist-Mental Health to serve as full-time Certified Peer Specialist for the Peer Support, Wellness, and Respite Center of Bartow County.

The Certified Peer Specialist will work closely with a team of other Certified Peer Specialists, under the supervision of the Director to provide 24/7 support at the Center.

To learn more about Georgia’s Peer Support, Recovery, Respite and Wellness Centers, please visit https://www.gmhcn.org/peer-support-wellness-respite

Providing individual and group peer support.
Connecting peers to supports and resources.
Developing and facilitating wellness activities online and in person.
Providing peer support over the telephone and online chat on the Peer2Peer Warm Line.
Interacting with and providing support to peers accessing respite beds.
Reporting and documentation.
Ensuring the Center is a safe and healthy environment for respite guests and daily participants through light cleaning and general housekeeping.
Participating in community events.
Accompanying respite guests to the grocery store.
Some travel (including to the GMHCN Annual Summer Conference) is required.

Required Qualifications:

Active Certified Peer Specialist—Mental Health credential or eligibility to receive credential (must receive within three months of hire).
Ability to work flexible schedule (some evenings and overnights are required).
Ability to apply sound judgment, maintaining an open line of communication with management, staff, and peer participants.
Demonstrated presentation skills.
Strong organization, communication & interpersonal skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and be detail-oriented.
Ability to work standing, walking, and/or sitting a minimum of 8 hours per day/shift.
Ability to lift 40 pounds.
Ability to travel as needed to fulfill job requirements (including Annual Summer Conference).
Valid Georgia driver’s license and transportation (mileage reimbursed at .50 per mile).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
Knowledge of community, state, and national resources and supports.

Preferred Qualifications:

Active Certified Peer Specialist—Addictive Disease credential or eligibility to receive credential.
Fluency in written and verbal Spanish.

To apply: Please send a current resume and letter of interest to Jennifer Barnett, Director, PSWRC Bartow County, 201 North Erwin Street

Cartersville, GA 30120 or email bartowcounty@gmhcn.org or fax to 706-865-4427.

Peer Support, Wellness, and Respite Center of Bartow County

(Part-time, Cartersville)

The Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network, a recovery oriented, behavioral health peer advocacy and education organization, is seeking a Georgia Certified Peer Specialist-Mental Health to serve as part-time Certified Peer Specialist for the new Peer Support, Wellness, and Respite Center of Bartow County.

The Certified Peer Specialist will work closely with a team of other Certified Peer Specialists, under the supervision of the Director to provide 24/7 support at the Center.

To learn more about Georgia’s Peer Support, Recovery, Wellness, and Respite Centers, please visit https://www.gmhcn.org/peer-support-wellness-respite

Providing individual and group peer support.
Connecting peers to supports and resources.
Developing and facilitating wellness activities online and in person.
Providing peer support over the telephone and online chat on the Peer2Peer Warm Line.
Interacting with and providing support to peers accessing respite beds.
Reporting and documentation.
Ensuring the Center is a safe and healthy environment for respite guests and daily participants through light cleaning and general housekeeping.
Participating in community events.
Accompanying respite guests to the grocery store.
Some travel (including to the GMHCN Annual Summer Conference) is required.

Required Qualifications:

Active Certified Peer Specialist—Mental Health credential or eligibility to receive credential (must receive within three months of hire).
Ability to work flexible schedule (some evenings and overnights are required).
Ability to apply sound judgment, maintaining an open line of communication with management, staff, and peer participants.
Demonstrated presentation skills.
Strong organization, communication & interpersonal skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and be detail-oriented.
Ability to work standing, walking, and/or sitting a minimum of 8 hours per day/shift.
Ability to lift 40 pounds.
Ability to travel as needed to fulfill job requirements (including Annual Summer Conference).
Valid Georgia driver’s license and transportation (mileage reimbursed at .50 per mile).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
Knowledge of community, state, and national resources and supports.

Preferred Qualifications:

Active Certified Peer Specialist—Addictive Disease credential or eligibility to receive credential.
Fluency in written and verbal Spanish.

Applicants must have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure, and have reliable transportation. Applicants must also have the ability and willingness to transport peers in their personal vehicle. Preference will be given to applicants who can work a flexible schedule.

To apply: Please send a current resume and letter of interest to Jennifer Barnett, Director, PSWRC Bartow County, 201 North Erwin Street

Cartersville, GA 30120 or email bartowcounty@gmhcn.org.

Peer Support and Wellness Center of Decatur (Part-Time)

The Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network, a recovery-oriented, behavioral health peer advocacy and education organization, is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to work part time for the Peer Support and Wellness Center in Decatur, GA. Applicants must have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure and reliable transportation. Preference will be given to applicants who can work a flexible schedule. Please send a current resume and letter of interest to claudia@gmhcn.org

The Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network strongly supports returning citizens, and was a strong advocate for Georgia’s “Ban the Box” initiative. Prior criminal history and/or incarceration do not prevent anyone from working for GMHCN. Some positions with GMHCN require working with other organizations that may have regulatory requirements that will not allow people with certain backgrounds, but please contact us if there is a position you are interested in.

Peer Support, Wellness, and Respite Center of Colquitt County (Part-Time)

The Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network, a recovery oriented, behavioral health peer advocacy and education organization, is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to work part time for the Peer Support, Wellness, and Respite Center in Moutrie, Georgia. Applicants must have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure, and have reliable transportation. Applicants must also have the ability and willingness to transport peers in their personal vehicle. Preference will be given to applicants who can work a flexible schedule. Please send a current resume and letter of interest to Kelly Blanton, Director, PSWRC Colquitt County, 417 2nd Street SE, Moultrie, GA 31768 or email colquittcounty@gmhcn.org or fax to 706-865-4427.

The Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network strongly supports returning citizens, and was a strong advocate for Georgia’s “Ban the Box” initiative. Prior criminal history and/or incarceration do not prevent anyone from working for GMHCN. Some positions with GMHCN require working with other organizations that may have regulatory requirements that will not allow people with certain backgrounds, but please contact us if there is a position you are interested in.

CURRENT GMHCN employment opportunities

Equal means Equal for All

paid time off

Executive director Position description

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FORENSIC PEER MENTOR (Augusta State Prison, HAYS STATE PRISON, HANCOCK STATE PRISON, WHITWORTH ITF)

Certified Peer Specialist, peer recovery and respite center of augusta (Part-time, augusta)

Double Trouble in Recovery Facilitators (part-Time, multiple locations)

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Peer Support, Wellness, and Respite Center of Bartow County

Peer Support, Wellness, and Respite Center of Bartow County

To view CPS positions outside the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network, please visit our External Employment Opportunities page.

Certified Peer Specialist, peer recovery and respite center of augusta
(Part-time, augusta)