Mobile Crisis Peer Support Specialist (54091)

LIFESKILLS GROUP•Hopkinsville, KY

3d•$18 - $18

About The Position

The Mobile Crisis Peer Support Specialist provides community-based peer recovery support services to individuals experiencing mental health or substance use crises. Using lived experience and peer support principles, the Peer Support Specialist fosters hope, builds resilience, and supports individuals in engaging in recovery and stabilization services. This role functions as part of the mobile crisis team and collaborates closely with clinical staff and the broader crisis continuum of care to support de-escalation, safety, and connection to ongoing services. All services are delivered using trauma informed, culturally responsive, and person-centered practices. Mobile Crisis services are provided 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Peer Support Specialists may be required to work alternate schedules and participate in on call rotations based on program needs.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Must complete a Kentucky-approved Peer Support Specialist (PSS) Certification training and pass the certification exam within six months of hire. Ongoing supervision is required per 908 KAR 2:220 Peer Support Specialist regulations.
Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and present proof of automobile insurance.
Must pass a Criminal Record Check and Sexual Offender Registry check.
Minimum of one year of sustained recovery from substance use and or mental health conditions
Ability to use electronic health records and basic technology required for documentation and communication
Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout a variety of service environments
Ability to work in variable environments that may involve exposure to individuals in acute emotional distress
Performance is evaluated through supervision, documentation reviews, quality assurance measures, productivity standards, and achievement of departmental and agency goals

Responsibilities

Provide mobile crisis peer support services to individuals experiencing mental health or substance use crises using lived experience to establish trust, rapport, and engagement
Work collaboratively with Mobile Crisis Clinicians and other crisis team members to support crisis response, de-escalation, safety planning, and short-term stabilization
Support individuals in identifying recovery goals and developing individualized recovery or wellness plans that promote stability and resilience
Provide peer-based support to encourage follow through with treatment, appointments, and recovery supports
Assist individuals in navigating systems of care including behavioral health providers, hospitals, law enforcement, and community-based organizations to support continuity of care
Provide advocacy for individuals in crisis to ensure their voices are heard and their needs are addressed respectfully
Support individuals in addressing practical barriers to care, including coordinating, arranging, or providing transportation as allowed by program policy
Facilitate or co-facilitate peer support groups to promote recovery, connection, and ongoing engagement in accordance with program policies and peer support standards
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services provided in accordance with organizational policy and regulatory requirements
Participate in training, supervision, quality improvement activities, and program development efforts
Deliver services in a variety of environments including community based, residential, clinic based, and virtual settings as appropriate
Work alternate schedules and participate in on call rotation as required to support 24/7 crisis service delivery
Adhere to all ethical standards, confidentiality requirements, and applicable state and federal regulations
Perform other related duties as assigned within the scope of peer support certification and training