Peer Support Counselor
About The Position
The Peer Support Counselor uses personal lived experience and knowledge of the mental health, judicial, and/or social service systems to provide outreach and engagement, support, advocacy, and direct services to program clients. Counselors serve as role models, companions, educators, and advocates, helping clients move toward recovery and develop meaningful roles separate from their illness. The role is in the Joshua Tree: Morongo Oasis Crisis Residential Treatment program, a short-term, voluntary residential facility serving adults ages 18–59 who are experiencing a psychiatric crisis. The program helps residents stabilize safely, recover, and transition back to the community. Services include therapeutic and mental health services, medication evaluation and support, crisis intervention, rehabilitation and recovery services (including substance use rehabilitation), pre-vocational or vocational counseling, and exercise and health-and-wellness education.
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; preferably in a mental health, healthcare, or social services agency serving individuals with disabilities.
- Valid California driver’s license and an eligible driving record under company policy; must 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
- Provide outreach and engagement, support, advocacy, and direct services to program clients.
- Use lived experience and knowledge of service systems to serve as a role model, companion, educator, and advocate.
- Support clients in moving toward recovery and creating meaningful roles separate from their illness.
- Support adult residents experiencing psychiatric crises as they stabilize, recover, and transition back to the community.
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits.
- Vacation and holiday pay.
- 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
Education Level
High school or GED
