Behavioral Health Peer Supports Policy and Development Specialist

Altarum

8 days ago

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Remote

Full Time

Senior

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About this role

Altarum is seeking a Behavioral Health Peer Supports Policy and Development Specialist to support recovery-oriented system development, peer workforce advancement, and quality improvement initiatives. The role involves informing policies, providing training, and engaging with community partners to promote person-centered recovery support services.

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Qualifications

5+ years experience in peer support or community behavioral healthCertification as a Peer Support Specialist (preferred)

About Altarum

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Altarum is a nonprofit health systems research and consulting organization that improves health care and public health through evidence, analytics, and practical implementation. With roots in public-sector innovation dating to 1946, Altarum provides policy research, data analytics, program evaluation, technical assistance, and system-design services across areas like behavioral health, food and nutrition, long‑term services and supports, maternal and child health, and health financing. It partners with federal, state, and local governments, health systems, and payers to translate research into actionable solutions that enhance access, equity, quality, and affordability. Altarum emphasizes data-driven decision making and scalable implementation to drive measurable improvements in health outcomes.