Description
Adult Crisis Center Peer Support Specialist
Location: Caldwell, Idaho (On-site)
Employment Type: PRN
Salary: $18–$19/hour
Date Posted: 6/2/26
About the Role
Clarvida is seeking Peer Support Specialists to join our integrated treatment team at the Adult Behavioral Health Community Crisis Center. In this role, you will use your lived experience to support adults experiencing an acute mental health crisis—encouraging hope, resilience, wellness, and self-advocacy.
Peer Support Specialists play a vital part in helping individuals stabilize and begin their recovery journey in a safe and supportive environment.
Not Yet Certified?
If you are not yet certified as a Peer Support Specialist through the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare, you may still apply. If you meet the state requirements and are interested in becoming certified, please include a cover letter expressing your interest. Clarvida may assist with training costs after hire.
(For state information, visit the Idaho DHW certification page.)
Responsibilities
● Provide peer-based support to adults experiencing behavioral health crises
● Use lived experience to promote hope, recovery, and self-advocacy
● Encourage development of coping skills and crisis stabilization
● Work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary crisis team
● Maintain documentation and contribute to a therapeutic environment
Required Qualifications
● Idaho Peer Support Specialist Certification (or willingness to become certified)
● High School Diploma or GED
● Ability to pass all background checks, including Enhanced Fingerprinting with ID DHW
Compensation & Benefits
● $18–$19/hour
● Daytime, evening, weekend shifts available
● PRN stipend for every three shifts covered within a 60-day period
● Overnight pay differential
● Consistent hours and stable scheduling
● Growth opportunities within a national organization
Full-Time Employees
● Paid vacation days (increase with tenure)
● Separate sick leave that rolls over each year
● Up to 10 paid holidays*
● Medical, dental, and vision insurance
● Employee Assistance Program
● Health, dependent, and transportation FSA options
● Employee, spouse, and dependent basic and optional life insurance
All Employees
● 401(k)
● Pet insurance
● DailyPay – instant access to accrued earnings
● SoFi at Work student loan refinancing
● Next Steps Financial Wellness tools & webinars
● Verizon & Dell discounts
● Perks @ Clarvida – national travel, shopping & entertainment discounts
● Training, development, and CEUs for ongoing requirements
● Advancement opportunities as Clarvida continues to grow
*Benefit availability may vary by state/county.
Work Location
On-site in Idaho
Employment Type
PRN
How to Apply
If you are ready to use your lived experience to support others on their recovery journey, we encourage you to apply. Click “Apply Now” to join Clarvida’s Crisis Center team.
Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.
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