CorrectHealth, LLC
Job Category : Mental Health
Requisition Number : PEERS002648
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Posted : December 4, 2025
Full-Time
On-site
Locations Showing 1 location
Jefferson Parish Correctional Center Gretna, LA 70053, USA
Description CorrectHealth currently has an exciting full-time day shift opportunity to join our growing team as an Peer Support Specialist in Gretna, LA!
Certified as Peer Specialist or certification eligible. Position is onsite Monday - Friday.
CorrectHealth is a multi-disciplinary medical organization that provides high quality, cost-effective, comprehensive healthcare inside the walls of correctional facilities. The foundation of our company was established by a group of talented ER professionals. Brick by brick, we have been building our company from the ground up. In doing so, we have developed the right way - the "Correct Way" as we like to call it - of providing correctional healthcare.
Currently, CorrectHealth provides high quality, cost-effective, comprehensive healthcare services inside the walls of more than 40 correctional facilities throughout Georgia and Louisiana.
This is a rewarding opportunity to share your successful recovery walk with mental health patients in an earlier phase of their recovery journey. You will work in a safe, therapeutic, environment with individuals receiving treatment designed to restore them to competency so they can move through the criminal justice process in a timely manner. As a peer support specialist you will provide support, advocacy, and information for individuals with mental illness in a forensic setting.
Job Summary:
Serve as a role model for recovery using your lived experience as a tool for helping others achieve their recovery goals and competency.
Provide encouragement, support, and hope during the recovery journey.
Promote personal responsibility, empowerment, and self-determination.
Assist in the development and teaching of problem-solving techniques.
Assist in identifying patient strengths and barriers.
Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
Assist in promoting adherence to treatment plans.
Reinforce lessons/education regarding their mental health diagnosis, medication, legal process, and overall skill building.
Additional duties as identified by the treatment team.
Preference is given to individuals with a Peer Support Certification. Must adhere to the Certified Peer Specialist Code of Ethics.
Join our growing CorrectHealth family by finding your place in a dynamic work environment that offers competitive pay and excellent benefits, such as Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.We also offer a comprehensive Retirement Plan, paid time off, and a variety of other great benefits.
CorrectHealth, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is a certified Drug-Free Workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Requisition Number : PEERS002648
Apply now
Posted : December 4, 2025
Full-Time
On-site
Locations Showing 1 location
Jefferson Parish Correctional Center Gretna, LA 70053, USA
Description CorrectHealth currently has an exciting full-time day shift opportunity to join our growing team as an Peer Support Specialist in Gretna, LA!
Certified as Peer Specialist or certification eligible. Position is onsite Monday - Friday.
CorrectHealth is a multi-disciplinary medical organization that provides high quality, cost-effective, comprehensive healthcare inside the walls of correctional facilities. The foundation of our company was established by a group of talented ER professionals. Brick by brick, we have been building our company from the ground up. In doing so, we have developed the right way - the "Correct Way" as we like to call it - of providing correctional healthcare.
Currently, CorrectHealth provides high quality, cost-effective, comprehensive healthcare services inside the walls of more than 40 correctional facilities throughout Georgia and Louisiana.
This is a rewarding opportunity to share your successful recovery walk with mental health patients in an earlier phase of their recovery journey. You will work in a safe, therapeutic, environment with individuals receiving treatment designed to restore them to competency so they can move through the criminal justice process in a timely manner. As a peer support specialist you will provide support, advocacy, and information for individuals with mental illness in a forensic setting.
Job Summary:
Serve as a role model for recovery using your lived experience as a tool for helping others achieve their recovery goals and competency.
Provide encouragement, support, and hope during the recovery journey.
Promote personal responsibility, empowerment, and self-determination.
Assist in the development and teaching of problem-solving techniques.
Assist in identifying patient strengths and barriers.
Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
Assist in promoting adherence to treatment plans.
Reinforce lessons/education regarding their mental health diagnosis, medication, legal process, and overall skill building.
Additional duties as identified by the treatment team.
Preference is given to individuals with a Peer Support Certification. Must adhere to the Certified Peer Specialist Code of Ethics.
Join our growing CorrectHealth family by finding your place in a dynamic work environment that offers competitive pay and excellent benefits, such as Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.We also offer a comprehensive Retirement Plan, paid time off, and a variety of other great benefits.
CorrectHealth, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is a certified Drug-Free Workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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