Community Based Outreach Team PSS

Community Bridges, INC • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Community Bridges Inc. (CBI) Crisis Response Team (CRT) Peer Support Specialist (PSS) is an individual who is in recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders and provides experience, strength, and hope to individuals, their families, and significant others who are seeking help for themselves or their loved ones. The CRT PSS is responsible for responding to calls dispatched by the Phoenix Fire Alarm Room and/or the CBI Access to Care Line. The CRT PSS is responsible for the in-field engagement of the patient providing experience, strength, and hope to motivate the patient to seek and receive services. The CRT PSS is responsible to ensure that all documentation of Crisis Intervention Notes, Trip Tickets, and Mobile Crisis Intervention Field Forms on each patient prior to the end of his or her scheduled shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders required.
• Current AZ Driver's License (valid and in good standing).
• Clear 39-month Motor Vehicle Record.
• Peer certification within 90-days of hire required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing outreach and engagement and/or experience that would provide adequate exposure to behavioral crisis situations preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls dispatched by the Phoenix Fire Alarm Room and/or the CBI Access to Care Line.
• Engage with patients in the field to provide support and motivation.
• Document Crisis Intervention Notes, Trip Tickets, and Mobile Crisis Intervention Field Forms for each patient before the end of the scheduled shift.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Supplemental plans - Hospital indemnity/ Critical Illness.
• Pet Insurance.
• Dependent Care Savings.
• Health Care Savings.
• 401K with employer match - 100% vested upon enrollment.
• Generous PTO accrual.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs.
• Incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees