Field-Based Peer Counselor & Recovery Coach (Flexible Travel)

Bay Area Community Services (BACS); 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 of PTO/Holiday

+3% per hour differential for bilingual ability

403b plan

Significant internal growth opportunities

Job summary

Bay Area Community Services (BACS) is looking for a Peer Counselor to join their THRIVE Outpatient Team in Sacramento. This role involves providing field-based direct services and peer support to individuals working towards recovery.

Responsibilities include needs assessment, individual peer counseling, crisis support, and service documentation. Candidates must possess lived experience as a consumer of mental health services. Competitive compensation starting at $25/hr and benefits included.

Qualifications

• Peer certification required.
• High school diploma is mandatory.
• Experience as a consumer of mental health services is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer counseling and support based on individual needs.
• Document services effectively and efficiently.
• Maintain a caseload and manage appointments.

Skills

Peer support experience

Lived experience with mental health services

Ability to document work on platforms

Bilingual in threshold language

Understanding of community resources

Education

High school diploma

Peer certification (CalMHSA Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Bay Area Community Services (BACS) is looking for a Peer Counselor to join their THRIVE Outpatient Team in Sacramento. This role involves providing field-based direct services and peer support to individuals working towards recovery.

Responsibilities include needs assessment, individual peer counseling, crisis support, and service documentation. Candidates must possess lived experience as a consumer of mental health services. Competitive compensation starting at $25/hr and benefits included.