Mobile Response Peer Support Specialist
About The Position
The Mobile Response Peer Support Specialist is an entry-level role providing peer support under the direct supervision of an LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC. The specialist assists and supports individuals experiencing a mobile crisis and engages in activities that support recovery from substance use disorder, mental illness, or both. These activities may include mentoring, advocating for people in recovery, and building relationships. The Crestwood Behavioral Health Mobile Response Team provides community-based crisis intervention, de-escalation, and stabilization throughout Napa County. Services may take place in residences, parks, shelters, schools, and hospitals. The goal is to de-escalate crises and safely connect individuals with mental health care and other resources. Mobile Crisis Services include screening, assessment, stabilization, de-escalation, follow-up, and coordination with healthcare services and other supports.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Mental health or substance use disorder lived experience.
- Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist certification, or ability to obtain it after hire within an agreed-upon time frame.
- Successfully complete 80-hour Peer Support Learning or equivalent within 90 days of hire, or have taken the training within two years of hire.
- Current behavioral intervention techniques training within six months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Assist and support individuals experiencing a mobile crisis.
- Provide peer support to individuals seeking recovery from substance use disorder, mental illness, or both.
- Mentor and advocate for people in recovery and build supportive relationships.
- Participate in community-based crisis intervention, de-escalation, and stabilization.
- Help de-escalate crises and safely connect individuals with mental health care and resources.
- Support screening, assessment, stabilization, follow-up, and coordination with healthcare services and other supports.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Vacation
- Paid sick leave
- Sick leave buy back
- 401(k) retirement
- Scholarship program
- Qualifying supervision for BBS Associates
- Competitive pay
- Paid holidays
- Service awards
- Jury duty pay
- Industry-leading education and training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
