Peer Support Specialist
PathwaysBakersfield, California, United States
Posted May 11, 2026
42000 - 44000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.
Job Description
The Peer Support Specialist is an individual with lived experience as a recipient of mental health services and serves as a fully integrated member of the treatment team. They provide highly individualized services in the community and promote consumer self-determination and decision-making.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
- Consumer of Mental Health Services or individual with lived experience
- Peer Support Specialist Certificate required
- Valid California driver’s license and proof of auto insurance
- Ability to use personal vehicle for transportation
- Basic computer skills
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
Benefits
- 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
- 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