CSC PEER PARTNER

Job Type

Full-time

Description

PROGRAM SUMMARY :

Drawing from their own lived experience with mental health recovery, the Peer Partner provides non-clinical support, instills hope, and fosters empowerment and engagement in services. As an integral member of the multidisciplinary CSC team, the Peer Partner helps clients build trust in the treatment process, navigate life transitions, and connect with community resources. This role also includes participating in team meetings, and contributing to a recovery-oriented, culturally responsive environment. Through mentorship, advocacy, and shared experience, the Peer Partner helps clients take an active role in their recovery and promotes wellness and resilience.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION :

The CSC (Coordinated Specialty Care) Early Psychosis Program is a specialized treatment approach designed to help individuals who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis. The goal of the program is to provide comprehensive, team-based care that addresses the various needs of young people (typically ages 16-30) who have recently experienced symptoms of psychosis. The program is aimed at improving long-term outcomes and minimizing the impact of psychosis on the individual's life.

Requirements

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS :

Education / Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must have lived experience with psychosis or other serious mental illness (SMI) which resulted in involuntary hospitalization, juvenile justice involvement, child welfare involvement, and / or extensive history with SI / HI.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Service Delivery

Crisis Intervention and Safety Planning

Productivity & Service Billing

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

EOE, INCLUDING DISABILITY / VETS

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under California law.

Management reserves the right to add, change, delete or rescind duties or responsibilities of positions within the job classification at any time.

Salary Description

$24.00 - $27.00