Crisis Response Peer Support -PRN

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Inc.•Horizons Reno County, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a self-identified individual who has received mental health services, the Peer Support Specialist provides direct supportive mental health services to individuals in the community. Services provided focus on rehabilitation and recovery. Peer Support Services are designed to promote skills for coping with and managing psychiatric symptoms while facilitating the utilization of natural resources and the enhancement of community living skills. Mobile Peer Support Specialists provide intensive, goal directed services to support individuals who have a mental health crisis and substance use concerns that result in the need for crisis stabilization. The team works closely with all Horizons clinical staff and community partners to provide services at a higher level of intensity or frequency with the goal of stabilizing the client in the community setting. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. This position will require crisis management response to 5 counties in our catchment area during the evening and nights. This position will work in tandem with a secondary response person as a teammate. The benefits have never been more rewarding.

Requirements

Strong organizational skills
Self identify as a present or former primary consumer of mental health services and per KDADS guidelines, establishes a minimum of one year in stable recovery.
Familiarity with Community Mental Health services
Integrity: A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty and the willingness to do the right thing
The ability to role model, inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System
Compassion: A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of caring that is reflected in a high level of empathy and customer service with all that we come in contact
Ability to manage conflict, consider other points of view, and offer alternative solutions without jeopardizing overall project direction and the ability to manage customer expectations.
Accountability: Demonstrated track record of ownership of situations, projects and issues
Able to work autonomously and have a high degree of flexibility to adapt to changing projects, priorities and work volumes.
Respect: Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse population
Treat all internal and external customers with a positive, proactive service orientation
Excellence: Strong communication and presentation skills
Proven ability to think strategically but also must be able to lead day-to-day tactical processes
High School Diploma or equvilant
Must be 18 years of age and at least three years older than the youth.
State trainings as identified
Valid Driver's License, insurance and dependable vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Two years’ experience working with adults and children in a health-related field.

Responsibilities

Support crisis call triaging
Provide direct supportive services to individuals struggling with mental health symptoms.
Assist clients in generating proactive solutions to barriers regarding their recovery.
Conducts trauma-informed risk assessments as needed with the guidance of a Qualified Mental Health Professional to address safety concerns
Collaborates with community partners, caregivers, family members, physicians and other treatment providers regularly until the crisis episode is complete
Participates in care coordination services with providers to request and arrange services; coordinate and monitor services rendered.
Complete documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
Complete Trainings and attend meetings as directed
Other job tasks as assigned by the supervisor, manager or director.