Crisis Peer Support

Job Description: This member of the Crisis Team has the responsibility to mentor clients and participate in daily team staffing and treatment plans. 

Role and Responsibilities - Member of the multidisciplinary Crisis Team who has experience as a recipient of behavioral health services. - Will share personal, practical experience and firsthand knowledge and insight for the benefit of the client and the treatment team. - Serve as mentor to clients to promote hope and empowerment in treatment. - Participate in daily team staffing and treatment plan review meetings. - Assist with follow up of clients served by Crisis team. - Attend staff meetings, in-service trainings and workshops as required. - Complete all documentation in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with medical records guidelines. - Schedule may be a swing shift. Hours will vary due to being part of mobile crisis unit. - Provide collaborative, proactive and positive relationships with families. - Demonstrate good communication and leadership skills to facilitate maximum family involvement. - Demonstrate care, balance, creativity and commitment to the children and families being served. - Advocate for clients, parents, and caregivers, at the local and state levels. - Cover 988 hotline shifts. - Other duties may be assigned. Qualifications and Education Requirements - High School Diploma or equivalent. - Two years of volunteer or work experience with adults with behavioral health challenges. - Capable of visiting consumers in their homes or the community, which may not be handicapped accessible. - Must have knowledge and ability to manage their own mental illness and must be well established in their individual recovery. Special Requirements  - Must possess a valid driver’s license. - Have reliable transportation. - Must obtain Peer Support Specialist Certification.