Golden Valley Health Centers·Modesto, California
Provide recovery-oriented support and mentorship to individuals in the Medication-Assistant Treatment (MAT) program using lived experience. Collaborate with clinical teams to help patients set recovery goals, navigate services, and connect with community resources.
The Peer Support Specialist (PSS) position plays a vital role in promoting a recovery-centered culture within the Medication-Assistant Treatment (MAT) program by modeling hope, empowerment, and self-determination. Provides recovery-oriented support services to individuals participating in the MAT program. Drawing on their own lived experience with substance use and sustained recovery, the PSS offers mentorship, advocacy, and guidance to clients as they work toward recovery goals. Assists patient engagement with MAT services, strengthen motivation for recovery, and connect to community resources that support long-term wellness.
This position will work at our Modesto Mission and Merced Senior Health and Wellness (SHAW) Clinic. Schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.
(0 Deductible / $2,000 Individual; $4,000 Family Out-of-Pocket Max), excellent PPO coverages; Dental; Vision; Pet Insurance; 403(b) with match, FSA plans, gym discounts, and so much more!
$23.56 - $25.21 an hour
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Build trusting and respectful relationships with patients enrolled in MAT services through shared lived experience and mutual respect.
Provide peer-based recovery support through individual meetings, group sessions, and outreach activities.
Assist patients with navigating MAT services, including but not limited to scheduling, medication adherence, and communication with the care team.
Encourage engagement in and provide referrals to recovery activities, self-help groups, counseling, and community resources.
Help patients identify personal strengths, set recovery goals, and develop individualized recovery plans.
Model appropriate coping strategies, self-care practices, and relapse prevention tools.
Support patients in overcoming barriers to recovery, including transportation, housing, employment, and social supports.
Promote understanding of MAT as a legitimate and effective pathway to recovery.
Collaborate with clinical staff, medical providers, Behavioral Health Clinicians, Recovery Services Specialists, case managers, and community partners to coordinate care.
Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation according to program and state requirements.
Participate in supervision, team meetings, and ongoing professional development.
Physical Demands
Lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and push up to 50 pounds (on wheels) on rare occasions.
Must be able to hear staff on the phone and those who are served in-person, and speak clearly in order to communicate information to clients and staff.
Must have vision with or without lenses that is adequate to read memos, a computer screen, personnel forms and clinical and administrative documents.
Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate, but may at time be noisy and crowded.
The physical environment requires the employee to work indoors, primarily in a clinical setting.
Use of general office equipment is required on a daily basis.
Must be able to travel across all counties which the organization serves.
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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