Empowering Field-Based Peer Recovery Counselor

Mental Health Systems, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

TURN is seeking a Regular Full-time Professional Center staff member in San Diego, CA to provide education, support, and interventions aiding recovery from mental health and substance use disorders. You will conduct group and individual counseling, case management, advocacy, and outreach to clients and families as appropriate.

The role requires a Peer Specialist Certification and a High School Diploma or GED, with flexibility for weekend/holiday shifts and on-call rotation.

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.
• Interact therapeutically with clients and families with boundaries of professional standard.
• Facilitate placement including pre-placement visits and transportation as needed.
• Shift coverage including part of the on-call team and weekend/holiday rotations.
• 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 understanding

Bilingual preferred

Life experience in mental health or SU

Education

Peer Specialist Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR software

Job description

TURN is seeking a Regular Full-time Professional Center staff member in San Diego, CA to provide education, support, and interventions aiding recovery from mental health and substance use disorders. You will conduct group and individual counseling, case management, advocacy, and outreach to clients and families as appropriate.

The role requires a Peer Specialist Certification and a High School Diploma or GED, with flexibility for weekend/holiday shifts and on-call rotation.