Part-Time Peer Support Specialist: Impact & Growth

Crestwood Behavioral Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Part 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 San Diego is seeking a Part-Time Peer Support Specialist to help clients on their recovery journeys with personal experience and guided training. The role emphasizes mutual support, empowerment, and collaboration with the treatment team.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, lived experience with mental health or SUD, and completed the 80-hour Peer Support Learning or equivalent, plus current behavioral intervention training within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma/GED.
• Mental health/SUD lived experience.
• 80-hour Peer Support Learning or equivalent – 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct peer support services with guidance and supervision.
• Support clients on recovery journeys and empower self-directed care.
• Collaborate with treatment teams to tailor wellness plans.

Skills

Peer support

Lived experience

Communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Crestwood San Diego is seeking a Part-Time Peer Support Specialist to help clients on their recovery journeys with personal experience and guided training. The role emphasizes mutual support, empowerment, and collaboration with the treatment team.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, lived experience with mental health or SUD, and completed the 80-hour Peer Support Learning or equivalent, plus current behavioral intervention training within six months of hire.