Job Title: Peer Support Specialist
Location: San Diego, CA (Community‑Based / ACT Team)
Employment Type: Full‑time
Salary: $23
Date Posted: June 16, 2026
About the Role
Clarvida is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to join our Catalyst ACT team in San Diego, CA. This full‑time position offers an opportunity to use your lived experience to mentor and support Transitional Age Youth (TAY, ages 16–25) with serious mental illness and housing instability. You’ll assist clients in recovery, strengthen peer relationships, and collaborate with clinical staff in a trauma‑informed, person‑centered care environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide peer mentoring, support, motivation, and advocacy to clients
- Assist clients with daily living skills, appointments, and transportation
- Facilitate peer‑led groups, social events, and community integration activities
- Coordinate with external agencies, resources, and community partners to support client goals
- Document services and maintain compliance with HIPAA, ethical, and program standards
- Carry a client caseload and work in the field
- Participate in team meetings, crisis response, training, and program planning
Required Qualifications
- Lived experience as a consumer of mental health services or closely supporting someone who has
- High school diploma or GED (Bachelor’s preferred but not required)
- Valid California driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and reliable transportation
- Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
- Minimum 1 year of peer support or related experience
Compensation & Benefits
- Paid vacation, sick leave accrual, and up to 10 paid holidays
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- DailyPay, early access to earnings
- Professional development, training, and continuing education support
- 401(k) plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pet insurance
- Mileage reimbursement & cellphone stipend
- Perks @ Clarvida – discounts on travel, entertainment, Verizon, wellness, etc.
Work Location
San Diego, CA – Field‑based role within the community, with office/clinic support as needed
Employment Type
Full‑time
How to Apply
If you are bilingual in Spanish, have lived experience, and want to help others on their recovery path, click “Apply Now” to join Clarvida’s ACT team and make a meaningful difference.
About Clarvida
Clarvida delivers behavioral health and human services with a focus on equity, recovery, and cultural responsiveness. Operating across multiple states, we emphasize trauma‑informed care and partnerships with communities to enhance wellness and resilience.
Learn more: www.clarvida.com/mission‑vision‑and‑values
Explore other opportunities: www.clarvida.com/working‑at‑clarvida
Equal Opportunity Employer
Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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