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Peer Support Specialist

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Carmichael, CA
21-24 Annually
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Carmichael, CA
21-24 Annually
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Provide peer-based, recovery-oriented support to clients with mental health, substance use, or trauma conditions. Use lived experience and specialized peer training to guide, motivate, and model recovery while delivering direct services under supervision and following evidence-based, strength-focused practices.
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Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery journey, then we invite you to join our Crestwood family!

For more than 50+ years Crestwood has been committed to creating innovative recovery programs and developing compassionate communities that support each client in their journey.  Our model of care focuses on a personal and self-directed process that empowers the people we serve and helps them to develop the skills to thrive!

Title: Peer Support Specialist  

Job Duties: Peer Support Specialists are people in a peer-designated role providing direct services with a personal experience of recovery from mental health, substance use, or trauma conditions who receive specialized training and supervision to guide and support others who are experiencing similar mental health, substance use, or trauma issues toward increased wellness.  A Peer Support Specialist is an individual who has made a personal commitment to his or her own recovery, has maintained that recovery over a period of time, has taken the 80-hour Peer Support Learning training (or equivalent) to work in mutuality with others, and is willing to share what he or she has learned about recovery in an inspirational way.

Schedule:

  • Full-Time: AM (Tuesday - Saturday, 9:00AM - 5:30PM)

Qualifications: 

  • Minimum of a high school diploma/GED.
  • A mental health/SUD lived experience.
  • 80-hour Peer Support Learning or equivalent – successfully completed within 90 days of hire or has taken the training within 2 years of hire.
  • Has current techniques of behavioral intervention training within six (6) months of hire.

Crestwood Offers Comprehensive Benefits Packages to Full-Time Employees Including:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Sick Leave Buy Back
  • 401(k) Retirement
  • Scholarship Program
  • Qualifying Supervision for BBS Associates
  • Competitive Pay
  • Paid Holidays
  • Service Awards
  • Jury Duty Pay

About the Campus: The Crestwood American River Campus offers programs that strive to support each client by honoring each individual’s recovery journey, providing services based on strengths and self-determined goals, introducing effective tools and problem-solving strategies, and supporting healing and improvement of quality of life. Through the provision of socially conscious, evidence-based service practices, we are committed to addressing four significant universal needs, or pillars, upon which our recovery strategies are based: Meaningful Roles, Spirituality, Hope, and Empowerment.

The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay per hour at the time of posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to candidate's skills, experience, licensure, and program acuity. 
Pay Range:
$21$24 USD

It’s About Growth! Our employees are our most valuable assets.

Did you know that at Crestwood you can gain experience at one of California’s leading behavioral health service providers? We deliver industry leading education and training that allows our team members to succeed and continue to grow their careers with Crestwood. 

Check out our Career Page to learn more about being a part the Crestwood Family and the benefits available. https://workatcrestwood.com/

Crestwood is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion, equity and diversity. We embrace all differences and are fully committed to fostering a sense of belonging for everyone. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to ability during the application or recruiting process, please talk with your hiring contact/recruiter or send a request to [email protected].

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please review this link to provide information on how we collect and use your data. 

Crestwood is required to participate in the E-Verify program. To learn more, please see: E-Verify Participation,  Right to Work notices, or visit www.e-verify.gov.

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