Crisis Stabilization Peer Support - Overnight
About The Position
The Crisis Stabilization Peer Support Counselor uses personal lived experience and knowledge of service systems to provide outreach, engagement, support, advocacy, and direct services to clients of all age ranges. Peer Support Counselors serve as role models, companions, educators, and advocates, helping clients move toward recovery and develop meaningful roles in their lives separate from their illness. The role is based at the Coastal Star Crisis Stabilization Unit in Irvine, California. The CSU operates 24/7 and supports people experiencing mental health crises, with services intended to stabilize clients and help prevent psychiatric hospitalization. The facility serves adults ages 18 and up and adolescents ages 13–17; patients may stay for up to 23 hours. Services include immediate crisis intervention and stabilization, referrals to other needed services, and transportation as needed.
Requirements
- Self-identified personal experience as a consumer in the child welfare, probation, or mental health systems.
- High school diploma or equivalent, such as a GED or HiSET.
- One year of full-time experience performing non-professional, consumer-directed services; experience in a mental health, healthcare, or social services agency serving individuals with disabilities is preferred.
- Valid California driver’s license and an eligible driving record under company policy.
- First Aid certification from an approved provider, such as the American Red Cross, or ability to obtain it upon hire.
- Meet agency driver eligibility criteria, if applicable.
Nice To Haves
- Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification, or the ability to successfully complete the certification process within one year of employment.
Responsibilities
- Use lived experience and knowledge of service systems to provide outreach and engagement to program clients.
- Provide support, advocacy, and direct services to clients of all age ranges.
- Serve as a role model, companion, educator, and advocate to clients.
- Support clients in moving toward recovery and creating meaningful roles in their lives separate from their illness.
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits.
- Vacation and holiday pay.
- On-the-job training and paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs.
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals, where applicable.
- Employee recognition and rewards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
