Crisis Mobile Peer Support Specialist

County of Riverside; Blythe (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health in Blythe, CA seeks Consumer Certified Peer Support Specialists/Trainees to join the Crisis Division. You will support individuals in crisis using your lived recovery experience and collaborate with clinical teams.

Training and supervision are provided. Positions include multiple programs with varying shifts; the role requires a California driver’s license and potential Medi-Cal Peer Support certification within two years.

Qualifications

• Experience as a consumer of behavioral health and/or substance recovery services is preferred.
• Ability to draw on lived recovery experience to support others.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, encouragement, and guidance to individuals in crisis.
• Assist with navigating services and accessing community resources.
• Document required information and participate in program training.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to incorporate consumer perspective.

Skills

Crisis experience

Recovery experience

Lived experience

Education

High school diploma / GED

Medi-Cal Peer Support Certification

California Driver's License

Job description

Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health in Blythe, CA seeks Consumer Certified Peer Support Specialists/Trainees to join the Crisis Division. You will support individuals in crisis using your lived recovery experience and collaborate with clinical teams.

Training and supervision are provided. Positions include multiple programs with varying shifts; the role requires a California driver’s license and potential Medi-Cal Peer Support certification within two years.