Peer Support Specialist

Crestwood Behavioral Health(4 days ago)

California, United States, Bakersfield, CAOnsiteFull TimeTrainee$42,000 - $42,000Behavioral Health

About this role

Crestwood is seeking a Peer Support Specialist with personal experience of recovery from mental health, substance use, or trauma conditions. The role involves providing direct support and guidance to individuals facing similar challenges, utilizing specialized training to promote wellness and recovery in a compassionate environment.

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Required Skills

Behavioral Intervention
Mental Health
Substance Use
Trauma-Informed
Peer Support
Recovery
Wellness
Communication
Empathy
Crisis Support

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED
80-hour Peer Support Training

About Crestwood Behavioral Health

crestwoodbehavioralhealth.com

Crestwood Behavioral Health is a provider of mental health and addiction treatment services, offering inpatient, outpatient, and residential programs tailored to individual needs. Their multidisciplinary team delivers evidence-based care—psychiatric evaluation, medication management, individual and group therapies (e.g., CBT/DBT), and crisis intervention—to support recovery. Crestwood emphasizes personalized treatment plans, family involvement, and community reintegration to promote long-term wellness. They serve clients across the lifespan with programs designed to build resilience and stable functioning.

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