or apply directly on firsthand Health's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 14 days firsthand Health's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of firsthand Health's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at firsthand Health
- high 13 stale, 5 reposted of 16 open
- Hiring momentum
- 34 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from firsthand Health's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for firsthand Health.
About this role
As a STRIVE Guide at firsthand, you will support individuals with serious mental illness in their recovery journey by building trusting relationships and facilitating access to resources. Your role involves conducting virtual outreach, managing assessments, and ensuring individuals are connected to local services during crises. This position emphasizes empathy, creativity, and collaboration within a team dedicated to innovative solutions for underserved populations.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of firsthand Health as an employer.
What you need
- Lived experience with serious mental illness (SMI) and/or substance use disorder (SUD)
- State Peer Recovery certification or willingness to obtain within six months
- Valid driver’s license in good standing
- Demonstrated proficiency with technical tools like email and messaging services
- Two years of demonstrated recovery time from a mental health and/or substance abuse disorder
Nice to have
- Experience with direct in-person engagement for individuals with SMI and SUD
- Expertise in recovery education and coaching
- Understanding of whole health and trauma-informed approaches to peer support
- Familiarity with local community resources and behavioral health systems
- Ability to thrive in a mobile environment, spending 80%+ of time in the community
What you get
- Base salary
- Equity
- Performance bonus potential
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and mental wellness coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave for both parents
Worth weighing
- No salary listed beyond hourly pay rate of $22
- Role involves significant community engagement, which may not suit everyone
- Employment contingent upon vaccination and medical clearance requirements
- No sponsorship available for candidates
Summarised from firsthand Health's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by firsthand Health on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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