Advocates For The Mentally Ill and·Roseville, California
The Peer Support Specialist responds to community crisis calls alongside clinicians and law enforcement to provide de-escalation and mental health support. They also maintain an active caseload, conduct outreach, and document client progress within an electronic health record system.
Founded in 2003, AMI Housing is a California-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to house and support the most vulnerable residents of the Sierra Region by enhancing the lives of people with mental illness by providing housing, employment, and supportive services
Serving as a peer on the Mobile Crisis Team involves responding to crisis calls in the community and using lived experience to engage, support, and de-escalate individuals experiencing acute mental health or substance use challenges.
In this role, the peer partners closely with a licensed clinician to respond to mental health crises in the community.
Occasionally the peer will also partner with a law enforcement officer as well.
Responsibilities include conducting follow-up services to ensure continued support and connection to care, as well as completing timely and accurate documentation both in the field and in the office.
The position also includes providing support at Lotus, a mental health urgent care, multiple times per week.
The team is primarily stationed in Roseville, CA, with approximately one shift per week in Auburn, CA.
The typical schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with one to two 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. shifts each week.
This role requires flexibility, strong communication skills, and a commitment to person-centered, trauma-informed care that promotes dignity, recovery, and connection.
This position is employed by AMIH, but is co-located within one of Placer County’s facilities Roseville, CA. Under the supervision of AMIH Program Supervisor and ASOC Program Supervisor, this position serves as a core member of Placer County’s multidisciplinary teams within the Adult System of Care, providing specialty mental health, substance use disorder, and community outreach services. They also provide individualized advocacy, mentoring, education, and peer support, using their personal lived experience to establish credibility, rapport, and trust with their clients. Finally, ASOC Peers represent the perspective on the system level, helping to shape Placer County’s programs, services, and policies in response to community needs and concerns.
PSS II start at $23.00 per hour ($25.00 per hour with Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certificate)
AMIH will fund and facilitate the Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certificate upon employment and offer a pay differential when certificate is obtained.
AMIH is an equal opportunity and drug free employer.
00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with one to two 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. shifts each week.
Candidates must have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and personal lived experience with mental illness or substance use disorders. Strong computer proficiency and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment are essential.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.
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