Peer Recovery Specialist — Mental Health & SUD Support

Mental Health Systems, Inc.; Santee (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

TURN is seeking a Regular Full time over 30 hrs position in Santee, CA to support clients recovering from mental health and substance use disorders. The role involves education, support, and interventions from a personal and educational perspective.

You will provide group and individual counseling, case management, and outreach to clients and families, contributing to recovery and empowerment in a client-centered care setting.

Qualifications

• Peer Specialist Certification is required.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Life experience in mental health or SUD recovery or family and willingness to disclose is required.
• Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance per contract requirements are required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide case consultation, crisis intervention, discharge placement, individual and group work, individual rehab intervention, screening, and targeted case management to assist clients in meeting basic needs and symptom management.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation as contractually required and meet minimum requirements for direct billable client services.
• Provide peer counseling and support drawing on own consumer experience to build trust and commonality, mentor clients and families and promote empowerment. Interacts therapeutically with clients and families with boundaries of professional standard.
• Facilitate placement including pre-placement visits and transportation as needed.
• Provide field-based services as required by the program and client need.
• Maintain confidentiality of client’s care.
• Participate in scheduled program meetings.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.
• Able to maintain a flexible work schedule, including occasional weekend and holiday shifts.

Skills

Peer Specialist Certification

Microsoft Office

EHR software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

TURN is seeking a Regular Full time over 30 hrs position in Santee, CA to support clients recovering from mental health and substance use disorders. The role involves education, support, and interventions from a personal and educational perspective.

You will provide group and individual counseling, case management, and outreach to clients and families, contributing to recovery and empowerment in a client-centered care setting.