Peer Support Specialist - Mental Health 121

Telecare Corporation; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $3,000

Paid Time Off

Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance

401K

ESOP

Online Tuition Discount

Career ladder for Peer Workforce

Job summary

Telecare Corporation seeks a Peer Support Specialist in Oakland, CA to engage and inspire members toward recovery goals. You will provide peer guidance, participate in RCCS-aligned care planning, and respond to crises with de-escalation techniques.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license, and willingness to use personal vehicle for client transport. Shifts are 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with a $3,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• GED or better required.
• Peer Certification must be maintained within 90 days after hire with California Medi-Cal Peer Certification prior to date of hire.
• Experience as a beneficiary of the Behavioral Health system of care.
• Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
• Willingness to use your personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support to engage and motivate members toward recovery goals.
• Offer consultation to the care team to promote Telecare’s Recovery Culture (RCCS).
• Respond to critical situations with de-escalation skills to support a least restrictive environment.
• Support coordination and transportation as needed to help members attend appointments and groups.

Skills

Peer Support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on November 2, 2026

Locations

• Oakland, CA - Alameda Strides Oakland, CA 94612, USA
• On-site
• Direct Care
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PEERS031155

Description

$$Sign-On Bonus - $3,000.00

We have over 300 Peer roles at Telecare. We value this lived experience and this is what we are trying to grow within the organization. We have a career ladder specific to our Peer Workforce.

What You Will Do to Change Lives

Peer Support Specialists engage, inspire, and facilitate meaningful conversations with members served that assist the person to explore, create, and meet their own recovery goals. Peer Support Specialists provide consultation to the team to promote and reinforce Telecare’s Recovery Culture as defined by the Telecare Recovery Centered Clinical System (RCCS), in which each member’s point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected, and integrated into services and self-help programming. Additionally, Peer Support Specialists respond to critical situations with high level engagement and de-escalation skills which support a least restrictive environment for individuals experiencing an emergency related to a mental health/addiction challenge.

Shifts Available:

Full-Time | DAYS | Shifts: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Days: Monday - Friday

Expected starting wage is $23.00. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)

• High School Diploma or GED
• Peer Certification must be maintained throughout employment within 90 days after date of hire
  • California: obtain Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification through CalMHSA prior to date of hire and maintained throughout employment.
• Experience as a beneficiary of the Behavioral Health system of care
• Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
• Willingness to use your personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.

What’s In It for You*

• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
• Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for NOC Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend NOC Shift)
• Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship
• Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• For more information visit: https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits

Join Our Compassionate Team

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

Based on the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model, STRIDES of Alameda County is an intensive community support service for 120 individuals with severe mental illness (SMI), between the ages of 18-62, who are considered to be at great risk for psychiatric hospitalization.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

*May vary by location and position type

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.

Peer Employment, Peer Workforce

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.

Qualifications

Education

Required

GED or better. High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Certified Peer Specialist Peer Employment Training Peer Support Training Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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