Demo

Peer Support Specialist

Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc.
San Diego, CA Part Time
POSTED ON 1/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/29/2026
Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery journey, then we invite you to join our Crestwood family!

For more than 50 years Crestwood has been committed to creating innovative recovery programs and developing compassionate communities that support each client in their journey. Our model of care focuses on a personal and self-directed process that empowers the people we serve and helps them to develop the skills to thrive!

Title: Peer Support Specialist

Job Duties: Peer Support Specialists are people in a peer-designated role providing direct services with a personal experience of recovery from mental health, substance use, or trauma conditions who receive specialized training and supervision to guide and support others who are experiencing similar mental health, substance use, or trauma issues toward increased wellness. A Peer Support Specialist is an individual who has made a personal commitment to his or her own recovery, has maintained that recovery over a period of time, has taken the 80-hour Peer Support Learning training (or equivalent) to work in mutuality with others, and is willing to share what he or she has learned about recovery in an inspirational way.

Schedule: Part-Time

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of a high school diploma/GED.
  • A valid California driver's license is preferred.
  • A mental health/SUD lived experience.
  • 80-hour Peer Support Learning or equivalent – successfully completed within 90 days of hire, or has taken the training within 2 years of hire
  • Has current techniques of behavioral intervention training within six (6) months of hire

Crestwood Offers Comprehensive Benefits Packages to Full-Time Employees Including:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Sick Leave Buy Back
  • 401(k) Retirement
  • Scholarship Program
  • Qualifying Supervision for BBS Associates
  • Competitive Pay
  • Paid Holidays
  • Service Awards
  • Jury Duty Pay

About the Campus: Our services at Crestwood San Diego support each client in recovering with an enhanced sense of resilience, accessing a wide range of wellness tools and staff support. The mission of this program is to restore a sense of hope, empowerment, community/natural support inclusion, realized potential in each client, and psychiatric stabilization. At Crestwood San Diego, you can gain experience and training at one of California’s leading behavioral health providers. Our dynamic and person-centered programs offer a multi-modal approach to treatment and recovery.

The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay per hour at the time of posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to candidate's skills, experience, licensure, and program acuity.

Pay Range:: $21 USD - $21 USD

It’s About Growth! Our employees are our most valuable assets.

Did you know that at Crestwood you can gain experience at one of California’s leading behavioral health service providers? We deliver industry leading education and training that allows our team members to succeed and continue to grow their careers with Crestwood.

Check out our Career Page to learn more about being a part the Crestwood Family and the benefits available. https://workatcrestwood.com/

Crestwood is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion, equity and diversity. We embrace all differences and are fully committed to fostering a sense of belonging for everyone. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to ability during the application or recruiting process, please talk with your hiring contact/recruiter or send a request to HR@CBHI.net.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please review this link to provide information on how we collect and use your data.

Crestwood is required to participate in the E-Verify program. To learn more, please see: E-Verify Participation, Right to Work notices, or visit www.e-verify.gov.

Salary : $21

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Peer Support Specialist?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Peer Support Specialist career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$85,667 - $113,931
Income Estimation: 
$109,419 - $133,557
Income Estimation: 
$109,419 - $133,557
Income Estimation: 
$132,029 - $171,450
Income Estimation: 
$68,757 - $85,089
Income Estimation: 
$85,667 - $113,931

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Peer Support Specialist.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Fitness Coaching Skill

    • Income Estimation: $57,023 - $82,229
    • Income Estimation: $70,200 - $87,575
  • HR Regulatory Environment & Compliance Skill

    • Income Estimation: $60,030 - $80,382
    • Income Estimation: $60,306 - $77,983
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc.

  • Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. Stockton, CA
  • Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion f... more
  • 14 Days Ago

  • Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. Pleasant Hill, CA
  • Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion f... more
  • 14 Days Ago

  • Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. Redding, CA
  • Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion f... more
  • 14 Days Ago

  • Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. California, CA
  • Title: Dietary Aide Job Summary: The Dietary Aide supports all dietary or culinary requirements in service of the dietary needs of our clients in recovery.... more
  • 14 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Peer Support Specialist jobs in the San Diego, CA area that may be a better fit.

  • SBCS Corporation National, CA
  • Description Department : Youth & Community Wellness Program : Housing our Youth Status : Regular, full-time, non-exempt Pay Rate : $21.87 per hour Location... more
  • 1 Month Ago

  • McAlister Institute Chula Vista, CA
  • Description: Join McAlister Institute, a 48-year beacon in San Diego's Recovery Community. We are seeking a Peer Support Specialist who will play a crucial... more
  • 16 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!