High Intensity Peer Counselor (RISE Guide)

firsthand Health

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Job Description

About the Role

Join firsthand Health as a High Intensity Peer Counselor – Community-Based Role in United States. firsthand supports individuals living with SMI (serious mental illness). Our holistic approach includes a team of peer recovery specialists, benefits specialists and clinicians.

Key Responsibilities

provide at firsthand, often engaging and supporting them multiple times a week (or a day!).

Provide intensive post-discharge management and transitions of care, ensuring stability post psychiatric hos.

Coordinate and support their Substance Use Disorder treatment plan, if applicable Support individuals in naviga.

Develop a deep understanding of the individual’s supports and triggers for deterioration, and be able to qui.

Requirements

-, which include, but may not be limited to: evidence of vaccination for/immunity to COVID-19, Hepatitis B, Influenza, MMR, Chickenpox, Tetanus and Diphtheria.

All employees of firsthand are required to receive these vaccinations on a cadence/frequency as advised by the CDC, whereas not otherwise prohibited by state law.

New hires may submit for consideration a request to be exempted from these requirements (based on a valid religious or medical reason) via forms provided by firsthand.

Such requests will be subject to review and approval by the Company, and exemptions will be granted only if the Company can provide a reasonable accommodation in relation to the requested exemption.

Benefits & Compensation

15 days PTO.

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.

Apply to join firsthand Health as a High Intensity Peer Counselor – Community-Based Role.

Key Skills

Peer recovery supportCrisis interventionCase managementDe-escalation techniquesMental health first aidSubstance use disorder supportCare coordinationSafety planningCommunicationEmpathyAdvocacyProblem solvingInterpersonal skillsTechnical proficiencyTrauma-informed careCommunity outreach

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates High Intensity Peer Counselor (RISE Guide) at firsthand Health a 4.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Mental Health physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Mental Health — Physician Career Context

This Mental Health position at firsthand Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Remote physician positions in Mental Health have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Peer recovery support, Crisis intervention, Case management, De-escalation techniques, Mental health first aid, Substance use disorder support, Care coordination, Safety planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health role.

Core responsibilities: The RISE Guide provides intensive, high-touch support to individuals with serious mental illness, including post-discharge management and substance use disorder treatment coordination. They work in the community to navigate systemic barriers, develop safety plans, and ensure individuals maintain sta...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401k with Match, Parental Leave, PTO, Equity/Incentive Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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