Peer Programs Lead & Community Liaison

California-Mental-Health-Services-Authority

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 92,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

The Peer Program Specialist at California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) provides administrative and technical support to peer-focused programs, including the Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Program, ensuring that the voices of peers are represented in county mental health and substance use services.

This role involves collaborating with counties, training vendors, and stakeholders to implement policies, collect data, and report progress.

Qualifications

Three to five years in behavioral health or related field.
Experience with peer-run/advocacy services or as a consumer/family member.
Able to share personal lived experience appropriately.
Strong understanding of ADA and accessibility considerations.
Basic project management concepts.

Responsibilities

Identifies as and advocates on behalf of collective Peers.
Provides direct support for applicants of the peer certification program and maintains accurate status of the Peer Certification Registry.
Coordinates and produces compliance reports based on curriculum reviews.
Collaborates on policies and procedures for program implementation.
Facilitate community stakeholder meetings and answer policy questions from the public.
Provide technical assistance to training vendors for the peer certification program.
Attend staff meetings and create presentations to educate the community.
Execute program administrative functions including data collection and reporting.