Mobile Crisis Peer 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!

The Peer Specialist is an entry‑level role designated to provide peer support work under the direct supervision of an LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC. The Peer Specialist is responsible for assisting and supporting individuals in a mobile crisis in our Mobile Response Program. The Peer Specialist will engage in a range of activities to support individuals seeking recovery from substance abuse disorder, mental illness, or both.

Activities may include mentoring, advocating for people in recovery, and building relationships.

The Crestwood Behavioral Health Mobile Response Team (MRT) provides community‑based interventions for those experiencing a mental health crisis. Our team is available to 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 Napa County including residences, parks, shelters, schools, and hospitals. The goal of MRT is to de‑escalate the crisis and safely connect individuals with mental health care and resources.

• Full‑Time
  • Sunday - Tuesday (9:00 PM - 9:00 AM)
  • Saturday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM) / Wednesday & Friday (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
• On‑Call

• Certified Medi‑Cal Peer Support Specialist certification or the ability to obtain it within an agreed upon time frame.
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• 80‑hour Peer Support Learning or equivalent – successfully completed within 90 days of hire or has taken the training within 2 years of hire.
• Knowledge of DBT, WRAP and Psychosocial Rehabilitation Principles preferred.
• Valid CA Driver’s License.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Vacation
• Sick Leave Buy Back
• 401(k) Retirement
• Qualifying Supervision for BBS Associates
• Competitive Pay
• Paid Holidays
• Service Awards
• Jury Duty Pay

Crestwood’s Crisis Stabilization Unit is a program that is based in a recovery‑focused environment where children, adolescents and adults in crisis are welcomed into a calm, warm, compassionate environment so that they may be assessed and provided mental health stabilization services, medication evaluation, management and linkages to a wide range of outpatient and inpatient mental health services.

$22 – $24 USD per hour

Did you know that at Crestwood you can gain experience at one of California’s leading behavioral health service providers? We deliver industry‑leading education and training that allows our team members to succeed and continue to grow their careers with Crestwood.

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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