Crisis Peer Support Specialist Trainee

Ruhealth

Blythe (CA)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 45,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health seeks qualified Consumer Certified Peer Support Specialists/Trainees to join the Blythe team. You will provide support to individuals in crisis, drawing on your lived experience with recovery, and help navigate services and resources in collaboration with clinical teams.

The role emphasizes encouragement, coping skill development, and active participation in ongoing training and supervision within the Crisis Division.

Qualifications

Education: Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency or high school proficiency certificate is required.
Experience: Depending on the assignment, current or previous recovery experience as a consumer of behavioral health and/or substance abuse services or as a family member/caregiver of a former or current behavioral health and/or substance abuse consumer.
Medi-Cal Peer Support Certification must be obtained within two (2) years of the employee start date.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.
Spanish Bilingual exam may be required.

Responsibilities

Provide support, encouragement, and guidance to individuals in crisis by drawing on lived experience.
Assist individuals in crisis with navigating services and accessing resources.
Help develop coping strategies and work toward personal goals.
Collaborate with clinical teams and complete required documentation while in training and supervision.