Part Time - Crisis Peer Partner I

Pacific Clinics • San Jose, IL

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About The Position

The Crisis Peer Partner I works with TRUST, a Mobile Mental Health Evaluation Team that responds to psychiatric emergencies involving adults experiencing psychiatric or behavioral distress. The program provides a crisis hotline, mobile mental health response, and follow-up services. The position provides direct community-based crisis support, helps individuals develop strength-based interventions and safety plans, connects them with community resources and natural supports, and assists with transitions to the lowest level of care needed. The schedule is Tuesday and Wednesday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. The initial compensation range is $31.40–$38.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may include an 8% license differential for specified licenses and select peer certifications, and qualifying bilingual differentials.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; two years of relevant experience equals one year of education.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must know or quickly acquire extensive knowledge of local community resources.
• Must be able to articulate the experience and perspective of an individual with complex needs involving mental health, homelessness, or probation services.
• Must successfully perform the essential duties; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
• Driving is required.
• Requires a full background check and TB exam.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to individuals in crisis in community settings.
• Provide direct billable mental health services, document in alignment with Medi-Cal regulations, and meet established productivity expectations.
• Build relationships and alignment with individuals’ families and natural supports.
• Use the strengths of individuals and their natural supports to support goals and outcomes.
• Work with individuals and/or family or natural supports to create strength-based plans and crisis interventions.
• Recognize and use therapeutic opportunities in crisis situations.
• Observe specific target behaviors to support the individual’s or youth’s identified outcomes.
• Help individuals develop hypotheses about behavior functions and underlying unmet needs, and create individualized strength-based strategies and interventions for positive behavior change.
• Work in the community with individuals and/or families to develop and implement safety and skill-refinement plans.
• Drive to individuals experiencing a crisis at identified locations.
• Perform other assigned responsibilities to support department or business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, with eligibility starting on day one.
• 401(k) employer match up to 4%.
• Competitive time-off plans, subject to eligibility requirements based on employment status.
• Possible 8% license differential for LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD, and select peer certifications.
• Possible bilingual differentials: up to 7.5% for qualifying direct-service roles or up to $80 per month for qualifying non-direct-service roles.

What This Job Offers

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