Description

You will engage clients in 1:1 peer discussions to support their treatment goals, provide skill-based interventions to help stabilize them during heightened stress, conduct risk screenings and safety planning, and remain a resource to maintain engagement throughout their therapy program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (earned or in senior year) in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or related field and/or relevant certifications (Certified Peer Specialist)
• Experience working with young adults and adolescents in individual and group settings (Inpatient, IOP, PHP, or RTC)
• Lived experience with mental health or substance use disorders
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be available for 10 hours/week minimum, 3 days/week with specific shift availability

Responsibilities

• Engage clients in 1:1 peer discussions via secure platforms to ensure treatment goal alignment and programming attendance
• Provide skill-based interventions to stabilize clients in moments of heightened stress
• Conduct risk screenings and safety planning, escalating to crisis clinicians as needed
• Remain a resource during programming to maintain client engagement