Certified Peer Support Specialist — Recovery & Empowerment Advocate

Mental Health Systems; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

TURN seeks a dedicated Peer Specialist to educate, support, and intervene in use disorder treatment from a personal and professional perspective. You will deliver group and individual counseling, case management, advocacy, and outreach to clients and families as appropriate.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, discharge planning, documentation, and field-based services. Flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays, is required to meet client needs and program goals.

Qualifications

• Peer Specialist Certification required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Life experience in mental health or SUD recovery or family and willingness to disclose required.
• Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance per contract requirements required.
• Cultural competency understanding required. Bilingual preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide case consultation, crisis intervention, discharge placement, individual and group work, individual rehab intervention, screening, and targeted case management to assist clients in meeting basic needs and symptom management.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation as contractually required and meet minimum requirements for direct billable client services.
• Provide peer counseling and support drawing on own consumer experience to build trust and commonality, mentor clients and families and promote empowerment.
• Facilitate placement including pre-placement visits and transportation as needed.
• Provide field-based services as required by the program and client need.
• Maintain confidentiality of client’s care.
• Participate in scheduled program meetings.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.
• Able to maintain a flexible work schedule, including occasional weekend and holiday shifts.

Skills

Cultural competency

Life experience

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Peer Specialist Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR software

Job description

TURN seeks a dedicated Peer Specialist to educate, support, and intervene in use disorder treatment from a personal and professional perspective. You will deliver group and individual counseling, case management, advocacy, and outreach to clients and families as appropriate.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, discharge planning, documentation, and field-based services. Flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays, is required to meet client needs and program goals.