Peer Support Specialist

Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc.; Selma (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; 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

Qualifying Supervision for BBS Associates

Competitive Pay

Paid Holidays

Service Awards

Jury Duty Pay

Job summary

A behavioral health organization in California is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide direct support to individuals on their recovery journey. Candidates should have lived experience regarding mental health or substance use issues, possess a valid high school diploma or GED, and complete specialized training. This role encourages personal empowerment and community engagement, offering competitive pay and multiple benefits including medical and retirement options. Join our compassionate team and contribute to making a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma/GED.
• A valid California driver's license is preferred.
• A mental health/SUD lived experience.
• 80‑hour Peer Support Learning or equivalent – successfully completed within 90 days of hire.
• Current techniques of behavioral intervention training within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services with personal experience of recovery to support others.
• Guide and inspire individuals experiencing mental health and trauma issues.

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery journey, then we invite you to join our Crestwood family!

For more than 50+ years Crestwood has been committed to creating innovative recovery programs and developing compassionate communities that support each client in their journey. Our model of care focuses on a personal and self‑directed process that empowers the people we serve and helps them to develop the skills to thrive!

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Peer Support Specialists are people in a peer‑designated role providing direct services with a personal experience of recovery from mental health, substance use, or trauma conditions who receive specialized training and supervision to guide and support others who are experiencing similar mental health, substance use, or trauma issues toward increased wellness. A Peer Support Specialist is an individual who has made a personal commitment to his or her own recovery, has maintained that recovery over a period of time, has taken the 80‑hour Peer Support Learning training (or equivalent) to work in mutuality with others, and is willing to share what he or she has learned about recovery in an inspirational way.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma/GED.
• A valid California driver's license is preferred.
• A mental health/SUD lived experience.
• 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.

Benefits and Compensation

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Sick Leave Buy Back
• 401(k) Retirement
• Scholarship Program
• Qualifying Supervision for BBS Associates
• Competitive Pay
• Paid Holidays
• Service Awards
• Jury Duty Pay

Pay Range: $21 USD – $25 USD per hour.

About the Campus and Mission

The 40‑bed Selma MHRC’s innovative programs are based on Crestwood’s commitment to providing mental health clients with a continuum of care that puts them on the road to recovery. The mission of the Healing Center is to provide an alternative to traditional psychiatric care through collaboration, empowerment, a healing environment, peer providers, family partners, and a recovery‑oriented milieu. The Healing Center provides the structure and support to promote stabilization and foster recovery. Our goal is to restore a sense of hope, self‑empowerment, and realized recovery potential in each of our clients.

Equal Opportunity and Legal Notices

Crestwood is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion, equity and diversity. We embrace all differences and are fully committed to fostering a sense of belonging for. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to ability during the application or recruiting process, please talk with your hiring contact/recruiter or send a request to [e-mail].

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

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