Top 27 Peer recovery specialist Jobs in San Mateo, Ca

Peer Support Specialist I/II - Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (Adult Programs) (Open & Promo)
County of San Mateo —San Mateo, CA
- $31.78 - $43.85 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Adults
- Outpatient experience
- Retirement plan
Peer Support Specialist (Short Hour)- Mental Health 608
Telecare Corporation —San Mateo, CA
- $23.00 - $25.76 an hour
- Part-time
- Addiction Medicine
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Peer Recovery Coach (Full Time)- Mental Health 608
Telecare Corporation —San Mateo, CA
- $24.59 - $29.64 an hour
- Full-time
- Addiction Medicine
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Peer Recovery Coach (Short Hour) - Mental Health 608
Telecare Corporation —San Mateo, CA
- $24.59 - $29.64 an hour
- Part-time
- Addiction Medicine
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Peer Specialist
Abode Services —Palo Alto, CA
- $25.00 - $27.50 an hour
- Clean driving record
- High school
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
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Peer Support Specialist (Full Time) - Mental Health 608
Telecare Corporation —San Mateo, CA
- $23.00 - $25.76 an hour
- Full-time
- Addiction Medicine
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Peer Counselor (Street Health)
Richmond Area Multi-Servi —San Francisco, CA
- $33.09 - $39.52 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Addiction Medicine
- HIPAA
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Peer Support Specialist-Canyon Vista 625
Telecare Corporation —Redwood City, CA
- $21.38 - $25.76 an hour
- Part-time
- Addiction Medicine
- Adults
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Peer Recovery Specialist, Grant Services Specialist II (NCS) - Mayor's Office of Homeless Services
City of Baltimore, MD —Redwood, CA
- $43,901 - $69,639 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Google Workspace
- Writing skills
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
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Peer Support Specialist
Felton Institute —Oakland, CA
- $32 - $35 an hour
- Email
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- HIPAA
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
Peer Support Specialist - Mental Health 121
Telecare Corporation —Oakland, CA
- From $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Addiction Medicine
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Peer Recovery Coach - Mental Health 642
Telecare Corporation —Oakland, CA
- $23.00 - $23.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Addiction Medicine
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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11d
Family Peer Support Specialist - Mental Health 642
Telecare Corporation —Oakland, CA
- From $23 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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11d
Family Peer Recovery Coach - Mental Health 642
Telecare Corporation —Oakland, CA
- $23.00 - $23.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Family Advocate
Mental Health Assn of Alameda County —Oakland, CA
- $1.00 - $28.75 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office
- Paid training
- COVID-19 protective measures
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Recovery Specialist II (NOC shift) - Mental Health 616
Telecare Corporation —San Leandro, CA
- $23.00 - $23.71 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Current TB test
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Bilingual Peer Support Specialist
Felton Institute —Oakland, CA
- $36 - $38 an hour
- Email
- Background check
- Spanish
- Computer literacy
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
Recovery Specialist I - Mental Health 154
Telecare Corporation —Castro Valley, CA
- From $23 an hour
- Part-time
- High school
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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5d
Certified Recreational Therapist
National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services —Ashland, CA
- $45 - $60 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Psychiatry
- BLS Certification
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Lead Recovery Specialist II - Behavioral Health 155
Telecare Corporation —Oakland, CA
- $25.38 - $27.54 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Current TB test
Quick Apply

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Peer Support Specialist I/II - Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (Adult Programs) (Open & Promo)

County of San Mateo -
San Mateo, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$31.78 - $43.85 an hour

Benefits

Retirement plan

Qualifications

Community health & wellness
Bilingual
Housing advocacy
Health screenings
Correspondence management
Interpretation
Community care (work setting)
Interdisciplinary collaboration in health services social work
Coaching
Housing search assistance
Emotional support for clients
Client rapport building
Trauma-sensitive environment
Care documentation
Recovery peer support
Community resource coordination in health services social work
Outpatient experience
Working with seniors
Group work facilitation for social work
Mental health resources facilitation
Driver's License
Records management
Task prioritization
Older adults
Care coordination meetings experience
Data reporting support
Organizational skills
Housing services experience
Front desk
Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning

Full Job Description

San Mateo County Health’s Behavioral Health and Recovery Services is seeking compassionate, recovery-oriented Peer Support Specialists to support adults navigating mental health and/or substance use recovery.
This is a rewarding opportunity to use lived experience, peer mentorship, and recovery-focused support to help individuals build stability, independence, wellness, and connection within their communities.

Peer Support Specialists provide field-based, clinic-based, and community-based support services for adults navigating complex behavioral health and recovery needs, co-occurring substance use challenges, housing instability, social isolation, and other complex life circumstances.

Current vacancies include the following assignments:

Older Adult System of Integrated Services (OASIS) – 1 Part Time, Regular
Supports homebound older adults navigating complex mental health needs and/or co-occurring disorders. Services may include peer coaching, wellness and recovery support, transportation support, benefits navigation, housing support, and reducing social isolation among older adults.

SB43 Specialty Program – 1 Full Time, Regular
Supports individuals navigating complex mental health needs, severe substance use disorders, housing instability, and complex system involvement. Services may include field-based outreach, hospital collaboration, intensive systems navigation, linkage to behavioral health and community resources, participation in multidisciplinary case conferences, and travel within and outside of San Mateo County to support client engagement and continuity of care. Experience or knowledge related to substance use disorders, recovery services, and community-based behavioral health resources is highly desirable.

South County Adult Outpatient Services – 1 Full Time, Regular
Provides recovery-oriented services within an interdisciplinary outpatient behavioral health setting, including field-based engagement, recovery support, group facilitation, peer counseling and case management in collaboration with psychiatrists, social workers/marriage and family therapists and community mental health nurses.
Travel throughout the County and surrounding Bay Area may be required depending on assignment.

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

Examples Of Duties

Depending on assignment, duties may include:

Provide peer-based recovery support, encouragement, and mentorship using lived experience
Build supportive relationships with clients and promote hope, self-advocacy, and wellness
Assist clients in accessing behavioral health, substance use, medical, housing, benefits, vocational, educational, and community resources
Support individuals in developing independent living, recovery, and wellness skills
Assist clients with navigating County systems, appointments, transportation, and telehealth services
Provide field-based outreach and engagement services
Facilitate or co-facilitate support groups and recovery-focused activities
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, hospitals, clinics, community providers, and other partners
Participate in case conferences, treatment planning, and team meetings
Assist with documentation, data tracking, and reporting activities
Support clients experiencing social isolation, housing instability, hospitalization, or other complex barriers to care

The ideal candidate will:

Possess lived experience as a consumer of mental health services and be able to draw upon their recovery journey, growth, and learned experiences to support others in their recovery
Understand recovery-oriented and trauma-informed approaches to care
Build trust and effectively engage individuals from diverse communities and backgrounds
Connect clients to behavioral health, housing, medical, and community resources
Work effectively both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
Adapt to a variety of program settings, including clinic-based, field-based, and community-based work
Demonstrate strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Have experience supporting individuals experiencing complex behavioral health and social service needs
Experience working with adults and older adults, co-occurring disorders,
Experience in field-based outreach, working with adults experiencing housing instability, and/or working in a multidisciplinary behavioral health setting is highly desirable depending on assignment
Bilingual skills are highly desirable for some assignments

Rewarding Aspects of the Job

Make a meaningful impact supporting individuals on their recovery journey
Build experience supporting diverse Adult System of Care programs and populations
Strengthen skills in advocacy, engagement, communication, case management and peer counseling
Expand collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, hospitals, and community partners
Develop expertise navigating behavioral health, housing, and social service systems
Help individuals build greater stability, independence, wellness, and community connection

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Peer Support Specialist I ($31.78 - $39.72 hourly) is the entry-level class in the series. Incumbents work under close supervision while learning program operations, client populations, and peer support practices. Assignments are generally structured and performed within established guidelines. This class is flexibly staffed with Peer Support Specialist II and incumbents may advance after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency required for the higher-level class.
Peer Support Specialist II ($35.09 - $43.85 hourly) is the experienced-level class in the series. Incumbents independently perform the full range of peer support duties and exercise greater judgment, discretion, and responsibility in carrying out assignments and establishing work priorities.

Peer Support Specialist positions require maintenance of a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist certification issued by CalMHSA and the ability to meet any lived-experience requirements associated with the assigned program or funding source.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Develop rapport and maintain effective working relationships with clients, families, community members, and service providers
Provide educational and recovery-oriented support services that promote client wellness, self-sufficiency, and recovery goals
Assist with outreach, engagement, and linkage to behavioral health, housing, transportation, education, employment, and other community resources
Support clients with daily activities, appointments, applications, forms, and service navigation
Conduct individual or group peer support activities and assist with screenings, assessments, and recovery planning
Maintain accurate records, reports, correspondence, and documentation related to assigned activities
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in meetings, case conferences, and program activities
Develop and organize outreach, educational, or informational materials
Provide advocacy and support to reduce barriers to participation in services
May assist with clerical, scheduling, front desk, or program support activities depending on assignment
May provide interpretation support for non-English speaking clients
Perform related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

Peer Support Specialist II: At least one year of experience providing peer support services within the assigned program.

Additional Qualifications:

Must meet the experience requirements established by the funding source of assignment.

License/Certification:

Peer Support Specialist I: Proof of completion of Peer Support Specialist training AND within eighteen (18) months from date of hire, obtain Certification as a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist.
Peer Support Specialist II: Certification as a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist issued by the California Mental Health Services Authority (CMHSA).
Some positions may require possession of a valid California driver license or equivalent.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the “Apply” button.If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT TIMELINE
Final Filing Date: June 25, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST
Application Screening: Week of June 29, 2026
Panel Interviews: Week of July 13, 2026

Work Location: In person

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