Peer Support Specialist

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!

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.

• Part‑Time: 7 PM to 7 AM

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• A valid California driver’s license is preferred.
• A mental health or 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.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Vacation
• Sick leave buyback
• 401(k) retirement
• Qualifying supervision for BBS associates
• Competitive pay
• Paid holidays
• Service awards
• Jury duty pay

The Crestwood Behavioral Health Mobile Response Team (MRT) provides community-based interventions for those experiencing a mental health crisis. Our team can deploy into the community to provide crisis intervention, de‑escalation, and stabilization. The MRT is staffed by licensed/registered mental health counselors and peer specialists who can provide services throughout Lompoc and Santa Barbara County, including residences, parks, shelters, schools, and hospitals. The goal of the MRT is to de‑escalate the crisis and safely connect individuals with mental health care and resources.

$24–$27 USD per hour

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.

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