Peer Support Specialist
About The Position
The Peer Support Specialist is responsible for delivering peer support services in an outpatient setting to clients suffering from drug or alcohol dependencies. The Specialist possesses a deep understanding of the concepts of hope, recovery, and wellness, and can effectively advocate for the rights and needs of individuals facing mental health and addiction challenges. The Specialist demonstrates compassion and respect while utilizing a combination of psychiatric rehabilitation skills and addiction recovery principles to promote recovery. The Specialist collaborates with the patient to define treatment goals and treatment success measures, using evidence-based outcome measures. Through fostering connection and a sense of belonging, the Specialist works with clients as equals, encouraging self-direction, wellness, and recovery. Lastly, the Specialist may attend various conferences/workshops concerning mental health or substance use treatment and may be involved in multidisciplinary projects.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent education required.
- Must have Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification (CMPSS) with the California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) and maintain CMPSS certification in good standing throughout employment OR Must obtain Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification (CMPSS) within 1 month of hire and maintain the certification in good standing with the California Mental Health Services Authority throughout employment.
- Must have lived experience with the process of recovery from a mental illness or substance use disorder, required.
- Valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of work experience in substance dependence, mental health, or the healthcare field is preferred.
- Strong understanding of addiction recovery practices and trauma-informed care, preferred.
- Minimum of 1 year of healthcare experience is preferred.
- Bilingual Spanish is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver peer support services in an outpatient setting to clients suffering from drug or alcohol dependencies.
- Advocate for the rights and needs of individuals facing mental health and addiction challenges.
- Utilize psychiatric rehabilitation skills and addiction recovery principles to promote recovery.
- Collaborate with patients to define treatment goals and treatment success measures.
- Foster connection and a sense of belonging, working with clients as equals.
- Encourage self-direction, wellness, and recovery.
- Attend conferences/workshops concerning mental health or substance use treatment.
- Be involved in multidisciplinary projects.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Flexible Spending
- Career Advancement & Development opportunities
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Paid CME Days
- Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Corporate Employee Discounts
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Pet Care Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
