Peer Support Specialist

Crestwood Behavioral Health(1 month ago)

Selma, CA, California, United StatesOnsitePart TimeTrainee$42,000 - $50,000Behavioral Health

About this role

The Peer Support Specialist at Crestwood provides peer-designated support within a recovery-oriented mental health residential setting, using personal lived experience to connect with and empower clients. The role is based at the 40-bed Selma MHRC and aligns with Crestwood’s person-centered model of care; the campus opens Fall 2025. Crestwood emphasizes compassionate support, staff development, and opportunities for professional growth.

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Required Skills

Peer Support
Direct Services
Recovery Coaching
Lived Experience
Behavioral Intervention
Training Completion
Mutual Support
Supervision

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED
California Driver's License (Preferred)
Mental Health/SUD Lived Experience
80-Hour Peer Support Learning (or Equivalent)
Behavioral Intervention Training (within 6 months)

About Crestwood Behavioral Health

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Crestwood Behavioral Health is a U.S. provider of mental health and substance-use disorder care operating inpatient, residential, outpatient, and community-based programs across multiple locations. The organization delivers evidence-based, compassionate treatment for children, adolescents and adults, including crisis services, detox/withdrawal management, and outpatient therapy. Crestwood emphasizes clinical quality and professional development, offering career opportunities for clinicians, nursing and support staff. Their sites aim to combine multidisciplinary care with patient-centered treatment to support long-term recovery.