Lead Peer Specialist (Mental Health Services) – Full Time
Requisition ID: 2026-5197
Location: Allston, MA
Salary: $52,620 annually
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (40 hours/week)

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Must have lived, first‑hand experience with the mental health system
(Personal experience is required — not family or friends)
Valid U.S. driver’s license is REQUIRED
Must have reliable access to an insured personal vehicle
Applicants without lived experience, a driver’s license, and a vehicle will NOT be considered
Must be able to pass a driving background check

Vinfen is seeking a Lead Peer Specialist to provide leadership, supervision, and direct peer support services for adults receiving ACCS services. This role uses lived experience to promote recovery, engagement, and full community integration while supervising Peer Specialists and modeling recovery‑oriented practices.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct peer support using lived experience and recovery principles
Welcome, engage, and orient persons served into ACCS services
Supervise, coach, and support Peer Specialists
Facilitate peer support and WRAP groups
Promote engagement, housing stability, employment, and wellness
Support skill‑building, self‑advocacy, and recovery planning
Collaborate with clinicians and multidisciplinary team members
Maintain documentation in accordance with Peer Specialist standards
Participate in trainings, leadership meetings, and communities of practice

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Lived experience with mental health services is REQUIRED
1–3 years of peer support experience required
Certified Peer Specialist credential preferred (must obtain within required timeframe)
Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills
Commitment to recovery‑oriented, person‑centered, and trauma‑informed care

Apply today to join a mission‑driven team where lived experience and leadership make a difference.

Pay: $52,620.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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