Mobile Response Peer Support Specialist
About The Position
The Peer Support Specialist is an entry-level role designated to provide peer support work under the direct supervision of an LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC. The Peer Support Specialist is responsible for assisting and supporting individuals in a mobile crisis in our Mobile Response Program. The Peer Support Specialist will engage in a range of activities to support individuals seeking recovery from substance abuse disorder, mental illness, or both. Activities may include mentoring, advocating for people in recovery, and building relationships. The Crestwood Behavioral Health Mobile Response Team (MRT) provides community-based interventions for those experiencing a mental health crisis. Our team is available to deploy into the community to provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and stabilization. The MRT is staffed by Licensed/Registered Mental Health Counselors and Peer Support Specialists who can provide services throughout Napa County, including residences, parks, shelters, schools, and hospitals. The goal of MRT is to de-escalate the crisis and safely connect individuals with mental health care and resources.
Requirements
- Minimum of a high school diploma/GED.
- A mental health/SUD lived experience.
- Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist certification or ability to obtain after hire within an agreed upon time frame.
- 80-hour Peer Support Learning or equivalent – successfully completed within 90 days of hire or has taken the training within 2-years of hire.
- Has current techniques of behavioral intervention training within six (6) months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Assisting and supporting individuals in a mobile crisis in our Mobile Response Program.
- Engaging in a range of activities to support individuals seeking recovery from substance abuse disorder, mental illness, or both.
- Mentoring.
- Advocating for people in recovery.
- Building relationships.
- Providing crisis intervention, de-escalation, and stabilization in the community.
- Safely connecting individuals with mental health care and resources.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
