SENIOR CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health is seeking a qualified Senior Certified Peer Support Specialist to support the Peer Certification program in Riverside, CA.

Senior Certified Peer Support Specialists draw upon their advanced lived experience in behavioral health or substance use recovery, combined with formal State Certification, to provide leadership, training, mentorship, and direct peer support services.

In this role, incumbents facilitate certification trainings, support trainees, collaborate with clinical teams, and model recovery-oriented practices while promoting hope, empowerment, and resilience.

Senior Peer Specialists serve as role models within the peer workforce, offering guidance, structured training, and ongoing support to new and existing Peer Support Specialists.

They ensure that peer services are delivered in alignment with state standards, trauma-informed practices, and RUHS-BH values.
Competitive candidates will possess a CALMHSA state certification and prior Certified Peer Support Specialist work experience.

Application Information:


* Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received.

Schedule: 9/80, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5: 30 PM
Meet the Team!
Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health is a leading provider of mental health and substance use services in Riverside County.

With a dedicated team of professionals, including psychiatrists, clinicians, peer specialists, and paraprofessionals, RUHS-BH serves over 45,000 individuals annually.

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• Provide meaningful self-disclosure of personal lived experience of behavioral health-related or substance abuse-related recovery and resiliency to the people served in the system of care and the peer employees train, support and mentor (required by State Certification)

• Act as a resource person for and assist in the training, work assignment and supervision of other peer specialists.

• Provide guidance and leadership in the solution of the most complex consumer service and case related situations.

• Inform, train, support, and empower consumers, families and caregivers who directly or indirectly receive behavioral health services.

• Communicate, represent and promote the consumer, families and caregivers' perspective within the behavioral health system.

• Develop and co-facili...