Certified Peer Support Specialist/Trainee (Consumer)

Posting number: 26-79726-02-EM

Department: Behavioral Health

Job classification: CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Mental Health, Health Education, Community and Social Services, Rehabilitation Services

Summary

Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health is recruiting for multiple Certified Peer Support Specialists/Trainee – Consumers to support a variety of programs. This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies across multiple locations throughout Riverside County.

In this role, Peer Support Specialists/Trainee Consumers provide support, encouragement, and guidance to individuals receiving behavioral health services by drawing on their own lived experience with recovery. They assist individuals with navigating services, accessing community resources, developing coping strategies, and working toward personal goals. Incumbents share their recovery experiences, when appropriate, to inspire hope, promote resilience, and strengthen engagement in treatment. They also collaborate with clinical teams by offering the consumer perspective, advocate for individual needs, support system navigation, and complete required documentation while participating in ongoing training and supervision.

• Applicants will complete a questionnaire covering personal experience, work history, and qualifications. The most competitive candidates, based on relevant skills and experience, will be referred for interviews. 
• Applicants will receive email notification when their application is no longer under consideration due to candidate pool expiration.
• Applications may remain active for up to six (6) months
• Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received.
• Some positions may require a law enforcement background investigation which requires completion of an extensive questionnaire, meeting with a background investigator, and submitting several references.
  

We are committed to delivering culturally competent, evidence-based care across all ages. Our programs, including Mental Health Services, Substance Use Services, and the Public Guardian’s Office, address the diverse needs of our community.

At RUHS Behavioral Health, you’ll join a compassionate, innovative team where your skills make a real difference. We offer opportunities for growth, collaboration, and meaningful impact.

If you’re passionate about advancing your career while improving mental health in Riverside County, RUHS Behavioral Health is the place for you!

For more information, please visit www.ruhealth.org/behavioral-health

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