Lead Peer Support Specialist - Lake Forest, CA
18 hours ago
Job description
Description
Lead Peer Support Specialist
Location: Lake Forest, California
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $23 an hour
Date Posted: February 19, 2026
About the Role
The Lead Peer Support Specialist is an innovative and purpose-driven team member with lived experience as a recipient of mental health services. This role is fully integrated within the treatment team and provides highly individualized services in the community to promote consumer self-determination and decision-making. As a peer to the consumers served, the Lead Peer Support Specialist builds trust and meaningful relationships that support continued growth and recovery. The insights gained through these relationships are shared with the treatment team to enhance individualized care and recovery outcomes. This is an office-based position and not remote, with approximately 20% travel required for meetings, county and/or client needs. Use of a personal vehicle is required.
Responsibilities
- Carry out duties as a member of the team under the direction of the team leader
- Provide work-related supportive services to consumers
- Transport clients to support community relationships and activities (use of personal vehicle required)
- Perform mentoring, problem solving, and offer encouragement on and off job sites
- Provide practical help, mentoring, advocacy, coordination, and individualized side-by-side support
- Assist consumers in obtaining necessities of daily living
- Coordinate social activities and facilitate groups or assignments as required
- Maintain HIPAA compliance, ethical standards, and professional boundaries
- Support consumer recovery and wellness goals
- Identify and build upon the strengths of clients, coworkers, and communities served
- Promote a culture that respects and celebrates diversity
- Research and apply industry best practices to ensure positive outcomes
- Travel locally and out of state as needed for meetings and trainings
This position is scheduled to work on:
Tuesday through Saturday 8:00am to 5:00pm
And Wednesdays 10:00am - 7:00pm
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)
- Minimum of one (1) year experience working as a Peer Support Specialist or in a mental health setting
- Some management, supervisory, or lead experience in any industry
- Valid California driver's license and proof of auto insurance
- Ability to use personal vehicle for transportation and travel
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, computer, and communication skills
- Ability to effectively prioritize and manage time
Preferred Qualifications
- Peer Specialist Certificate preferred (Certification training will be provided if needed)
- Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
- Prior behavioral health experience
- Community resource connections 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.
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Keywords
Lead Peer Support Specialist, Peer Specialist, Mental Health Services, Recovery Support, Behavioral Health, Community-Based Services, California Behavioral Health Jobs, Clarvida Careers
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