Mobile Crisis Peer Support Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Sick Leave Buy Back

401(k) Retirement

Scholarship Program

Supervision for BBS Associates

Competitive Pay

Paid Holidays

Service Awards

Jury Duty Pay

Job summary

Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. is seeking a Mobile Response Peer Support Specialist to assist individuals in crisis with recovery and supportive services in the community.

The role operates under supervision by licensed clinicians and peers, serving Santa Barbara County communities and surrounding areas. Responsibilities include mentoring, advocacy, and building rapport with clients to de-escalate crises and connect them with ongoing mental health resources.

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 or has taken the training within 2-years of hire.
• Has current techniques of behavioral intervention training within six (6) months of hire.

Skills

Mental health lived experience

Peer Support certification

80-hour Peer Support Learning

Behavioral intervention training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. is seeking a Mobile Response Peer Support Specialist to assist individuals in crisis with recovery and supportive services in the community.

The role operates under supervision by licensed clinicians and peers, serving Santa Barbara County communities and surrounding areas. Responsibilities include mentoring, advocacy, and building rapport with clients to de-escalate crises and connect them with ongoing mental health resources.