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Crestwood Behavioral Health·Fairfield, California
Peer Support Specialist · $23 - $25/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 32 posted behavioral health roles in Fairfield, California rates. This role sits in the 16th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 19% below the Fairfield, California median for behavioral health roles.
Peer Support Specialists provide direct services and guidance to individuals recovering from mental health, substance use, or trauma conditions. They utilize their personal recovery experience to support clients in developing skills for wellness and independence within a residential setting.
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!
Title: Peer Support Specialist 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: On-Call (PM & Overnight)
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. Crestwood Offers Comprehensive Benefits Packages to Full-Time Employees Including: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 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 About the Campus: With a focus on life skills training, linkage, and community engagement, Crestwood’s Adult Residential Programs serve adults in community-based residential settings. Persons served benefit from extensive life skills training; peer counseling; case management; behavioral self-management; community residential treatment systems; and Crestwood’s Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) program. Our homelike atmosphere is inclusive of the family, friends, and other supporters of our persons served. Our dynamic rehabilitative treatment program addresses the diverse cultural, spiritual, psychological, biological, and social needs of the people we serve. This provides the basis for developing a program that fosters growth, change, and independence. The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay per hour at the time of posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to candidate's skills, experience, licensure, and program acuity. Pay Range: $23—$25 USD It’s About Growth! Our employees are our most valuable assets. 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. Check out our Career Page to learn more about being a part the Crestwood Family and the benefits available. 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. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to ability during the application or recruiting process, please talk with your hiring contact/recruiter or send a request to HR@CBHI.net. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please review this link to provide information on how we collect and use your data. Crestwood is required to participate in the E-Verify program. To learn more, please see: E-Verify Participation, Right to Work notices, or visit www.e-verify.gov.
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and have personal lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery. Completion of an 80-hour Peer Support Learning training or equivalent is required within 90 days of hire.
Market context
In California, Peer Support Specialist roles are typically tied to behavioral health, recovery, and community-based service programs, where employers look for candidates with lived experience plus formal certification. This role is competitive because it requires a DHCS-approved Certified Peer Support Specialist credential, at least one year of full-time community-based experience, and a valid California driver’s license with a clean record. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification, driving eligibility, and background-check readiness before applying.