Summary

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.

Job description

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: PM (Fri-Tues)

About the Campus

Our San Francisco Geary Crisis Stabilization is a 16-bed facility that provides immediate care for people in the local community with urgent mental health needs. Located in the heart of the Tenderloin district, we are designed to address urgent needs in a densely urban setting. We are committed to stepping up as a premier provider and making a meaningful impact in this underserved community.

Requirements

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

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision
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

Company overview

Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. is California's leading provider of mental health services, established in 1968 and headquartered in Sacramento. As a comprehensive behavioral healthcare organization, Crestwood offers a complete continuum of mental health services ranging from traditional psychiatric care to innovative recovery programs focused on community reintegration and resilience building. The company operates multiple campuses throughout California, providing services that include mental health rehabilitation centers, psychiatric health facilities, adult residential programs, crisis stabilization units, and residential care for the elderly. Crestwood is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and operates as a public benefit corporation (B Corp), demonstrating its commitment to social responsibility and environmental sustainability. With over 50 years of experience, the organization serves thousands of clients across the state, emphasizing family involvement, compassionate care, and evidence-based treatment approaches that promote recovery and wellness for individuals with mental health challenges.