Certified Peer Support Worker - Mobile Crisis - (CCBHC Expansion) (76-70)

La Clinica de Familia Inc.•Las Cruces, NM

2d•Remote

About The Position

With the expansion of LCDF services as a newly designated Certified Behavioral Health Community Center, we are creating a Mobile Crisis Response Team. This position will be responsible for providing peer support services to members with behavioral health issues, psychiatric disorders, drug and/or alcohol dependence, and physical illnesses. The peer worker will act as a consumer advocate, provide information and support for consumers, and assist consumers in their recovery process.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Certification as a certified peer specialist in the state of New Mexico.
Maintain a clean driving record.
Submit to LCDF required background check, TB screen and drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Peer workers hold out hope to those they serve, partnering with them to envision and achieve a meaningful and purposeful life.
Peer workers help those they serve identify and build on strengths and empower them to choose for themselves, recognizing that there are multiple pathways to recovery.
Peer recovery support services are always directed by the person participating in services.
Peer recovery support is personalized to align with the specific hopes, goals, and preferences of the individual served and to respond to specific needs the individuals has identified to the peer worker.
Peer workers are partners or consultants to those they serve.
They do not dictate the types of services provided or the elements of recovery plans that will guide their work with peers.
Participation in peer recovery support services is always contingent on peer choice.
The relationship between the peer worker and the peer is the foundation on which peer recovery support services and support are provided.
The relationship between the peer worker and peer is respectful, trusting, empathetic, collaborative, and mutual.
Peer recovery support utilizes a strengths-based framework that emphasizes physical, psychological, and emotional safety and creates opportunities for survivors to rebuild a sense of control and empowerment.

Responsibilities

Provide peer support services to members with behavioral health issues, psychiatric disorders, drug and/or alcohol dependence, and physical illnesses.
Act as a consumer advocate.
Provide information and support for consumers.
Assist consumers in their recovery process.
Effectively use Electronic Health Records.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Work effectively within an interdisciplinary team and communicate effectively with others.
Adopt a culturally sensitive and non-stigmatizing approach.
Multi-task, prioritize, and work under pressure without losing sight of objectives.
Maintain confidentiality and discretion.
Be familiar with all personnel and company program policies and procedures.