3+ YOEHigh school diploma, 3+ years behavioral health experience, certification as a peer specialist, CPR and de-escalation/restraint training, documentation and group facilitation skills.
Peer Support Specialist Certified (Peer Specialist)
San Jose, California, United States
$25-$29/hrFieldFull Time
TURN Behavioral Health Services: Provides behavioral health and supportive housing services in California.
Peer Specialist Certification, high school diploma or GED, lived mental health or substance use recovery experience, cultural competency, California driver's license, and current auto insurance required.
Janus of Santa Cruz: Provides substance use disorder treatment and behavioral health services.
Requires high school diploma, GED, or equivalent; lived SUD recovery experience with 6–12 months of active recovery; peer specialist registration; communication, organization, empathy, and problem-solving skills.
Telecare: Operates behavioral health programs and psychiatric treatment facilities.
High School diploma or GED, maintained peer certification (CalMHSA Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist in CA), lived experience as behavioral health service beneficiary, valid driver’s license and insurance, willing to drive clients, maintain certification and documentation.
Santa Cruz Community Health: Provides comprehensive primary care and behavioral health services.
Bilingual English/Spanish certified peer support specialist with lived recovery experience, proven PRSS experience, ability to use EHR, strong communication and compassion required.
Psynergy Programs: Provides residential and clinical treatment for chronic mental illness.
High school diploma or GED required; lived experience as a consumer of mental health services preferred; valid driver’s license, valid first aid card, criminal background clearances (FBI/DOJ), TB clearance and recent health screening; ability to assist clients with daily living and transport them.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, inventory software, internet software, order processing systems, database software
Telecare: Operates behavioral health programs and psychiatric treatment facilities.
1+ YOEHigh school/GED, peer certification (CalMHSA Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist for CA) prior to hire, valid driver's license and insurance, 1 year behavioral-health peer experience, peer support training, English proficiency.