Peer Support Specialist Certified (Peer Specialist)

MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

Provide education, support, and interventions to assist clients in recovery from mental health and substance use disorders, drawing on personal and educational perspectives. Provide group and individual counseling, case management, advocacy, and outreach to clients and families as appropriate. The role includes crisis intervention, targeted case management, peer counseling, placement support, and field-based services. Participate in shift coverage as part of the on-call team and maintain confidentiality and required documentation. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Peer Specialist Certification.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Life experience in mental health or substance use disorder recovery, or as a family member, and willingness to disclose that experience.
• Understanding of cultural competency.
• Valid California driver’s license and current auto insurance per contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software.

Responsibilities

• Provide case consultation, crisis intervention, discharge placement, individual and group work, individual rehabilitation intervention, screening, and targeted case management to help clients meet basic needs and manage symptoms.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation as contractually required and meet minimum requirements for direct billable client services.
• Provide peer counseling and support by drawing on personal consumer experience to build trust and commonality, mentor clients and families, and promote empowerment.
• Interact therapeutically with clients and families within professional boundaries.
• Facilitate placement, including pre-placement visits and transportation as needed.
• Provide shift coverage as part of the on-call team.
• Provide field-based services as required by the program and client needs.
• Maintain confidentiality of clients’ care.
• Participate in scheduled program meetings.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED