Peer Recovery Specialist — Mental Health & SUD Support

TURN Behavioral Health Services; Santee (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

TURN Behavioral Health Services in Santee, CA is hiring a Peer Specialist to provide education, support, and interventions to clients recovering from mental health and substance use disorders.

You will conduct individual and group counseling, assist with case management and outreach, and collaborate with families while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries. A flexible schedule, including some weekend shifts, is required.

Qualifications

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

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR software

Job description

TURN Behavioral Health Services in Santee, CA is hiring a Peer Specialist to provide education, support, and interventions to clients recovering from mental health and substance use disorders.

You will conduct individual and group counseling, assist with case management and outreach, and collaborate with families while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries. A flexible schedule, including some weekend shifts, is required.