Crisis Line Peer Support (KRCC – Perry County)

Kentucky River Community Care • Hazard, KY

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About The Position

Title: Crisis Line Peer Support Location: Kentucky River Community Care – Hazard Sunrise Center Credentials: High School/GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Possess general knowledge of mental health, substance use, and crisis services. Have organizational skills as well as knowledge and skills in coordinating client care and referral during a crisis. Employment Type: Part Time/PRN Skills: Call line monitoring and ensure calls are answered quickly and professionally, document calls, assess risk of suicide in a manner that meets protocol, compete documentation for data tracking, assess calls for additional services. Eligibility Criteria: individual meets the eligibility requirements set forth in 908 KAR 2:220 Section 2 to serve as a Peer Support Specialist in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. 1. I am at least 18 years of age. 2. I have experience with mental health or substance use challenges and am now in recovery. 3. I have a current or past diagnosis of a mental health, substance use or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. 4. I have received or am receiving treatment. 5. I have a high school diploma or GED. 6. I have not been convicted of any disqualifying offenses as defined by state regulation. 7. I have completed or am in the process of completing an approved Peer Support Specialist training program in accordance with 908 KAR 2:220. 8. I am willing to appropriately share my recovery experience to support others EEO Texting Privacy Policy and Information: Message type: Informational; you will receive text messages regarding your application and potentially regarding interview scheduling. No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Message frequency will vary depending on the application process. Msg & data rates may apply. OPT out at any time by texting "Stop".

Requirements

• High School/GED
• Possess general knowledge of mental health, substance use, and crisis services
• Have organizational skills as well as knowledge and skills in coordinating client care and referral during a crisis
• Individual meets the eligibility requirements set forth in 908 KAR 2:220 Section 2 to serve as a Peer Support Specialist in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
• I am at least 18 years of age.
• I have experience with mental health or substance use challenges and am now in recovery.
• I have a current or past diagnosis of a mental health, substance use or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• I have received or am receiving treatment.
• I have a high school diploma or GED.
• I have not been convicted of any disqualifying offenses as defined by state regulation.
• I have completed or am in the process of completing an approved Peer Support Specialist training program in accordance with 908 KAR 2:220.
• I am willing to appropriately share my recovery experience to support others

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Call line monitoring and ensure calls are answered quickly and professionally
• Document calls
• Assess risk of suicide in a manner that meets protocol
• Compete documentation for data tracking
• Assess calls for additional services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED