Senior Peer Crisis Support Specialist - Living Room

TRILOGY BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (BCBS of IL)

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term & Short-Term Disability

Pet Insurance

FSA (Health, Dependent Care, Transit)

EAP

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer M

Paid Maternity/Paternity leave

Free Virtual Primary Care, Urgent Care

Job summary

TRILOGY BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE seeks a Senior Peer Crisis Support Specialist to provide direct, recovery-focused peer support within Trilogy’s Living Room program in Chicago, IL. You will draw on personal recovery experience to foster hope, support guests in crisis, and promote trauma-informed, strength-based care.

You will also mentor Peer Crisis Support Specialists, strengthen peer practice, and ensure fidelity to the Living Room model through engaging, recovery-oriented activities and strong

Qualifications

• Active CRSS certification required upon hire.
• Lived experience with mental health recovery and/or substance use recovery, with demonstrated ability to utilize lived experience professionally in a peer support setting.
• High school diploma or GED required; higher education preferred in human services.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct peer support to guests experiencing emotional distress, mental health challenges, or substance use concerns through recovery-oriented and person-centered engagement.
• Utilize lived experience to foster trust, inspire hope, reduce stigma, and support guests in their recovery journeys.
• Develop wellness plans, safety plans, recovery plans, and other individualized supports for guests.
• Lead recovery groups, wellness activities, and peer-led programming within the Living Room.
• Mentor and resource to Peer Crisis Support Specialists, modeling effective peer support practices.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with EHR systems and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams, crisis providers, and community partners to support guest outcomes.
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, and program development activities.

Skills

CRSS Certification

Lived Experience

Peer Support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's in human services (preferred)

Job description

Job Category: Clinical Direct Service

Requisition Number: SENIO005179

• Posted : September 16, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Chicago, IL 60626, USA

• Travel Required : No

Description

Pay Range: $27.37 - $31.47

$1,500 Sign-On Bonus!

Office Location: 1400 W Greenleaf Ave. Chicago IL 60626

Job Summary

The Senior Peer Crisis Support Specialist is an experienced peer support professional who provides direct, recovery-oriented services to individuals participating in Trilogy’s Living Room program. Drawing upon personal lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery, this role fosters hope, promotes wellness, and supports guests in navigating crisis through meaningful peer relationships and recovery-focused engagement.

In addition to providing direct peer support, the Senior Peer Crisis Support Specialist serves as a resource and mentor to Peer Crisis Support Specialists, helping to strengthen peer practice, facilitate recovery programming, and promote fidelity to the Living Room's recovery-oriented model. This position plays a key role in creating a welcoming, inclusive, and peer-led environment that supports recovery, community connection, and positive guest outcomes. They will provide client-centered, strength-based, integrated, and trauma-informed services to individuals with mental health and co-occurring substance use challenges utilizing a harm reduction approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct peer support to guests experiencing emotional distress, mental health challenges, or substance use concerns through recovery-oriented and person-centered engagement.
• Utilize lived experience appropriately to foster trust, inspire hope, reduce stigma, and support guests in their recovery journeys.
• Support guests in identifying strengths, goals, coping strategies, and wellness practices that promote stability and recovery.
• Assist guests in developing wellness plans, safety plans, recovery plans, and other individualized supports.
• Support guests through complex situations using advanced peer support, communication, and de-escalation skills.
• Facilitate and lead recovery groups, wellness activities, educational programming, and community-building opportunities within the Living Room.
• Develop and implement engaging peer-led activities that encourage connection, self-determination, and recovery.
• Monitor group participation and promote a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment during all activities.
• Serve as a mentor and resource to Peer Crisis Support Specialists by modeling effective peer support practices and providing guidance on guest engagement.
• Assist with onboarding, training, and skill development of new peer staff.
• Promote fidelity to recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, strengths-based, and person-centered service delivery practices.
• Support guests in accessing behavioral health services, recovery supports, housing resources, benefits, and other community-based services.
• Facilitate warm handoffs, referrals, and care transitions to support continuity of care and ongoing recovery engagement.
• Conduct follow-up outreach and engagement activities to support guest connection to services and recovery resources.
• Maintain knowledge of community resources, referral networks, and recovery support services.
• Assist with guest intake, assessment, orientation, environmental readiness, and operational activities that support daily Living Room operations.
• Contribute to a welcoming, safe, organized, and recovery-focused environment for guests and staff.
• Coordinate transportation and logistical supports that reduce barriers to service access when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in accordance with organizational, regulatory, accreditation, and funding requirements.
• Utilize electronic health record systems and other documentation platforms effectively.
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, quality improvement initiatives, training activities, and program development efforts.
• Maintain active CRSS certification and complete all required continuing education and professional development activities.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams, crisis providers, healthcare organizations, referral sources, and community partners.
• Adhere to agency policies and procedures, HIPAA requirements, accreditation standards, grant requirements, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Represent Trilogy professionally in all interactions with guests, families, community partners, and stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support program operations and organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• Active Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) certification required upon hire.
• Lived experience with mental health recovery and/or substance use recovery, with demonstrated ability to utilize lived experience professionally in a peer support setting.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in a human services field preferred.
• Minimum of two years of peer support, behavioral health, crisis services, or recovery support experience preferred.
• Experience mentoring, training, or supporting peer staff preferred.
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented care, trauma-informed practices, harm reduction principles, and peer support services.
• Experience facilitating recovery groups, wellness activities, or peer-led programming preferred.
• Understanding of behavioral health systems, community resources, and recovery support services.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation, and engagement skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with individuals experiencing emotional distress or behavioral health challenges.
• Ability to maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems and basic computer applications.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, based on program needs.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive service delivery.
• FREE Virtual Primary Care, Urgent Care, and Mental Health Counseling for ALL Employees
• P AID Maternity/Paternity leave
• Medical Insurance (BCBS of IL)
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• FSA (Health, Dependent Care, Transit)
• EAP
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Travel Required

No .

Licenses & Certifications

CRSS

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