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Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted behavioral health roles in Roseville, California rates. This role sits in the 25th percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about 18% below the Roseville, California median for behavioral health roles.
Provide peer support, advocacy, and housing assistance to individuals with mental health or substance use challenges within a multidisciplinary team. Conduct community outreach, facilitate support groups, and document client progress in electronic health records.
Organization and Mission
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
Position Summary
This position is employed by AMIH, but is co-located within one of Placer County’s facilities Auburn, 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.
The Transitional Rent peer will support clients participating in Community Supports services and receiving Transitional Rent (TR). TR’s intention is to assist qualifying individuals who are unhoused or at risk of homelessness by offering 6 months of rental assistance. Peer(s) in this program will work with clients to provide housing education, independent living skill building, budgeting training, and the establishment and pursuit of housing goals.
The ideal peer is someone
With personal lived experience recovering from a mental illness and/or substance use disorder OR
With lived experience as the primary family member or caretaker of someone with a mental illness and/or substance use disorder AND
Is enthusiastic, eager to learn, and passionate about using their lived experience to help others
Job Responsibilities (but not limited to)
Build trusting relationships with participants by modeling recovery principles such as self-determination, empowerment, mutual support, and resilience.
Collaborate closely with clinical staff, case managers, psychiatrists, and other multidisciplinary team members to support coordinated care.
Provide outreach and engagement services in the community, including homes, shelters, encampments, hospitals, and other community settings as needed.
Assist participants in accessing housing resources, benefits, healthcare services, and other community supports that promote stability and recovery.
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation. Candidates must have personal lived experience with mental illness or substance use disorders, either personally or as a caregiver.
high school
professional certificate
Communication
Advocacy
Documentation
Relationship building
Time management
Crisis intervention
Mental health support
Case management
Community outreach
Electronic health records
Independent living skills
Peer support
Substance use disorder support
Housing assistance
Budgeting training
Benefits
Pay differential for certification
Certification funding
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$23 - $25/hr
Location
Roseville, California
Posted
Aug 12, 2026
Application
Employer website
Support participants in developing individualized recovery and wellness plans aligned with their personal goals and strengths.
Provide practical support such as transportation, accompaniment to appointments, court dates, housing meetings, and other essential services.
Help participants identify early warning signs of relapse or crisis and develop strategies to maintain stability.
Facilitate peer support groups, skill-building activities, and wellness-focused programming when appropriate.
Document services in compliance with agency, county, and program requirements, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality.
Advocate for client needs within a multi-disciplinary team
Remain up to date on community resources and link clients to appropriate resources
Document client progress utilizing an electronic health record system
Facilitate support groups
Evoke hope, recovery, and wellness
Provide some amount of client transportation in personal vehicle, dependent on team needs and part of scope of service, and reimbursable by AMIH
Ability to share lived experience when appropriate while maintaining professional boundaries
Report to multiple supervisors and manage position on multiple teams
Manage workplace stress and remain calm, especially while dealing with client crises
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation is required.
Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certificate is preferred and pay differential is offered. (AMIH can fund and facilitate the Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certificate to active employees.)
Lived experience recovering from a mental illness and/or substance use disorder OR lived experience as the primary caretaker for someone with a mental illness and/or substance use disorder
Strong computer proficiency (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Teams/Zoom, SurveyMonkey, Google Docs, internet, and Calendar) and use electronic records systems with little to no direction.
Strong desire to help others through the recovery process and provide advocacy and support.
Compassion, patience and tolerance for working with vulnerable populations
Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently
A positive attitude and ability to work well with different personalities
Pay Structure and Peer Certification
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.
Monday - Friday 8: 30am-5:00pm
Market context
California behavioral health roles stay in steady demand
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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