Peer Support Specialist

California Peer Support Specialist

Position at Clarvida - California Peer Support Specialist Location: Bakersfield, California Employment Type: Full-time Salary: $21-$22 Date Posted: May 11, 2026 About the Role The Peer Support Specialist is an individual with lived experience as a recipient of mental health services and serves as a fully integrated member of the treatment team. Peer Support Specialists provide highly individualized services in the community and promote consumer self-determination and decision-making. As peers to the consumers they serve, they build trusting relationships that encourage growth and recovery while offering valuable insight to the treatment team to support individualized care. This is a daytime, full-time, office-based position and is not remote. Responsibilities Carry out duties as a member of the team under the direction of the Lead Peer Mentor Provide work-related supportive services, including transportation (use of personal vehicle required) Perform mentoring, problem solving, and offer encouragement on and off the job site Support and communicate with clients in a timely manner to answer questions and strengthen relationships Provide practical help, advocacy, coordination, side-by-side individualized support, and direct assistance to help consumers obtain daily living necessities Coordinate social activities and community engagement opportunities Facilitate groups and/or assignments as required by Lead Peer Mentor, Clinical Manager, or Program Director Develop effective working relationships with agencies and organizations to advocate for consumer and family/caregiver empowerment Document all activities as required Maintain HIPAA compliance, ethical standards, and professional boundaries Support clients' recovery and wellness goals Identify and build upon the strengths of clients, coworkers, and communities served Utilize industry best practices to ensure positive outcomes Required Qualifications High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required Consumer of Mental Health Services or individual with lived experience (personal or as a family/support person) Peer Support Specialist Certificate required Valid California driver's license and proof of auto insurance Ability to use personal vehicle for transportation Basic computer skills Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree preferred but not required Prior behavioral health experience preferred Knowledge of community resources and experience working with peers Compensation & Benefits Full-time Employees: Paid vacation days (increase with tenure) Separate sick leave that rolls over annually Up to 10 paid holidays* Medical, dental, and vision insurance options DailyPay – access your earnings without waiting for payday* Training, development, and continuing education opportunities All Employees: 401(k) Free licensure supervision Pet insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment Mileage reimbursement Cellphone stipend (*Benefits may vary by state or county) Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. If you're #readytowork we are #readytohire! Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. "We encourage job seekers to be vigilant against fraudulent recruitment activities that are on the rise across the healthcare industry. Communication about legitimate Clarvida job opportunities will only come from an authorized Clarvida.com email address, from a View email address on click.appcast.io email, or a personal LinkedIn account that is associated with a Clarvida.com email address." Keywords Peer Support Specialist, Peer Mentor, Recovery Support, Mental Health Services, Behavioral Health, Community-Based Services, California Behavioral Health Jobs, Clarvida Careers