Mobile Crisis Peer Support Specialist

Crestwood Behavioral Health Inc.; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave Buy Back

401(k) Retirement

Supervision for BBS Associates

Competitive Pay

Paid Holidays

Service Awards

Jury Duty Pay

Job summary

Crestwood Behavioral Health Inc. invites applications for the Mobile Response Peer Support Specialist role in Napa County.

This entry-level position provides peer support within a Mobile Response Team (MRT) under supervision of licensed clinicians, serving individuals in crisis across residences, parks, shelters, schools, and hospitals. We offer a full-time schedule with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within California’s leading behavioral health provider.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma/GED.
• A mental health/SUD lived experience.
• Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist certification or ability to obtain after hire within an agreed upon time frame.
• 80-hour Peer Support Learning or equivalent – successfully completed within 90 days of hire.
• Has current techniques of behavioral intervention training within six (6) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support work under supervision.
• Engage in activities to support individuals in mobile crisis.
• Mentor, advocate for people in recovery, build relationships.
• Deploy into the community to provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and stabilization.

Skills

Mental health lived experience

Peer support

Crisis de-escalation

Advocacy for people in recovery

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Medi-Cal Peer Support Certification

Job description

Crestwood Behavioral Health Inc. invites applications for the Mobile Response Peer Support Specialist role in Napa County.

This entry-level position provides peer support within a Mobile Response Team (MRT) under supervision of licensed clinicians, serving individuals in crisis across residences, parks, shelters, schools, and hospitals. We offer a full-time schedule with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within California’s leading behavioral health provider.