Mobile Response Peer Support Specialist

The role

The Peer Support Specialist provides peer support work under the direct supervision of an LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC. This role assists and supports individuals in a mobile crisis through mentoring, advocating, and building relationships.

What you will do

• Provide peer support work under the direct supervision of an LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC
• Assist and support individuals in a mobile crisis
• Engage in mentoring, advocating for people in recovery, and building relationships
• Provide community-based interventions for those experiencing a mental health crisis
• Deploy into the community to provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and stabilization
• De-escalate the crisis and safely connect individuals with mental health care and resources

Required qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma/GED
• A mental health/SUD lived experience
• Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist certification or ability to obtain after hire within an agreed upon time frame
• 80-hour Peer Support Learning or equivalent completed within 90 days of hire or taken within 2-years of hire
• Has current techniques of behavioral intervention training within six (6) months of hire

Benefits

• 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

Before you apply

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

About the company

Crestwood has been committed to creating innovative recovery programs and developing compassionate communities for more than 50 years. Their model of care focuses on a personal and self-directed process that empowers the people they serve.