Crisis Peer Partner I - Part Time

Pacific Clinics • Hollister, CA

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About The Position

The Crisis Peer Partner I provides direct crisis-response and stabilization services to individuals experiencing mental health crises in the community. The role supports individuals in developing strengths-based plans and crisis interventions, connecting them with community resources and natural supports, and transitioning them to the lowest appropriate level of care. The position is part of the Solano Mobile Crisis program, which provides emergency crisis intervention to Solano County youth and adults who are acutely suicidal, homicidal, or gravely disabled. Services include phone screening and triage, in-person crisis evaluation and intervention, and linkage to follow-up services such as a crisis stabilization unit or emergency department. The mobile crisis team coordinates services with local law enforcement, the CSU, local emergency departments, and Solano County Behavioral Health.

The schedule is Saturday and Sunday from 12 a.m. to 9 a.m. Compensation ranges from $31.40 to $38.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may include an 8% license differential for specified licenses or select peer certifications and qualifying bilingual differentials. Benefits eligibility begins on day one and includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) employer match up to 4%, and competitive time-off plans, subject to employment-status eligibility requirements.

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 of the role; 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 billable mental health services, document in accordance with Medi-Cal regulations, and meet productivity expectations.
• Build relationships and alignment with individuals' families and natural supports.
• Use the strengths of individuals and their natural supports to help implement and achieve 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 of individuals or youth to support identified outcomes.
• Help individuals develop hypotheses about behavior functions and underlying unmet needs, and develop individualized, strength-based strategies and interventions to support positive behavior change.
• Work directly with individuals and/or families in the community to develop and implement safety and skill-refinement plans.
• Drive to the locations where individuals in crisis are located.
• Perform other assigned responsibilities in support of department or business needs.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) employer match up to 4%
• Competitive time-off plans
• Potential 8% license differential for eligible licenses or select peer certifications
• Possible bilingual differentials

What This Job Offers

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