Peer Support Counselor
About The Position
The Peer Support Counselor works in the Joshua Tree: Morongo Oasis Crisis Residential Treatment program. The role uses the counselor’s lived experience and knowledge of service systems to provide outreach, engagement, support, advocacy, and direct services to program clients of all age ranges. Peer Support Counselors serve as role models, companions, educators, and advocates, supporting clients as they move toward recovery and develop meaningful roles in their lives beyond their illness. The program is a short-term, voluntary residential facility serving adults ages 18–59 experiencing psychiatric crises. It helps residents stabilize safely, recover, and transition back to the community. Services include therapeutic and mental health care, medication evaluation and support, crisis intervention, rehabilitation and recovery services (including substance-use rehabilitation), pre-vocational or vocational counseling, transition support, daily exercise, and health and wellness education. The working location is Joshua Tree, California. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., on a rotating schedule with every other weekend off.
Requirements
- Self-identified personal experience as a consumer in the child welfare, probation, or mental health systems.
- High school diploma or equivalent, such as GED or HiSET.
- One year of full-time experience performing non-professional, consumer-directed services; preferably in a mental health, healthcare, or social services agency serving individuals with disabilities.
- Valid California Driver’s License with an eligible driving record under company policy.
- Meet agency driver eligibility criteria.
- First Aid certification from an approved provider, such as the American Red Cross, or obtain it upon hire.
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 for clients.
- Support clients in moving toward recovery and developing meaningful roles in life separate from their illness.
- Support residents as they stabilize, recover, and transition back to the community.
Benefits
- Vacation and holiday pay.
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits.
- On-the-job training and access to 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
