Field-Based Peer Counselor for Recovery & Outreach

Bay Area Community Services; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

31 days off (PTO/Holiday)

403b plan

+3% per hour differential for tested ability in threshold languages

Job summary

Bay Area Community Services is looking for a Peer Counselor to join our THRIVE Outpatient Team in Sacramento. This position involves delivering peer support services, engaging with community members, and assisting individuals and families in their recovery journey.

Qualified candidates should have personal experience with mental health services and possess a peer certification. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including fully paid insurance coverage and significant time off.

Qualifications

• Peer certification required.
• High school diploma required.
• Use of a computer or electronic platform to document work is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides individualized peer support and crisis support.
• Maintains a defined caseload of participants.
• Documents all services in progress notes and billable services.

Skills

Lived experience as a consumer of mental health services

Peer support experience

Bilingual in threshold language

Education

High school diploma

Peer certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Bay Area Community Services is looking for a Peer Counselor to join our THRIVE Outpatient Team in Sacramento. This position involves delivering peer support services, engaging with community members, and assisting individuals and families in their recovery journey.

Qualified candidates should have personal experience with mental health services and possess a peer certification. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including fully paid insurance coverage and significant time off.