Recovery Champion: Certified Peer Support Specialist

Behavioral Health Services California; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Long term disability insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

401K Plan

Paid Holidays

Floating Holiday

Paid Sick Time

Paid Vacation Time

Job summary

Behavioral Health Services California in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist to join a multidisciplinary team.

You will draw on personal recovery experience to support clients, assist with intake, treatment planning, and discharge, and document notes in our EMR system.

The role emphasizes engagement with families and community resources, adherence to confidentiality, and collaboration with staff to promote empowerment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified by CalMHSA as a Certified Peer Support Specialist in good standing.
• Must obtain NPI number and EMR enrollment within 30 days of employment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and EMR/EHR systems.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and cultural sensitivity with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with intake, treatment and discharge processes, including developing peer plan of care and documentation.
• Monitor patient activities, complete rounds, and document progress to support safety and treatment progress.
• Provide peer counseling and support using personal recovery experience to build trust.
• Engage with current and potential clients and families in the community.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, CARF, etc.).
• Complete charting and documentation in a timely manner.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, case conferences and program planning.

Skills

Peer support

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Cultural sensitivity

Team collaboration

Professional boundaries

Education

High school diploma

CalMHSA Certified Peer Support Specialist

Tools

MS Office

EMR system

Electronic timekeeping

Learning Management System

Job description

Behavioral Health Services California in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist to join a multidisciplinary team.

You will draw on personal recovery experience to support clients, assist with intake, treatment planning, and discharge, and document notes in our EMR system.

The role emphasizes engagement with families and community resources, adherence to confidentiality, and collaboration with staff to promote empowerment.