Peer Support Specialist - Crisis Diversion Center

Concho Valley Center For Human Advancement•San Angelo, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At MHMR Concho Valley, our mission is “Working together to help people help themselves.” If you are serious about making a difference, we guarantee you’ll love being a part of the MHMR Concho Valley. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under the supervision of the Director of Crisis Diversion Services, the Peer Support Specialist uses their lived experience in mental health recovery to assist other adults in their mental health recovery. Performs direct rehabilitative services that engage clients in activities designed to reduce the symptoms of and disabilities that result from their diagnosed mental illness and to increase the ability of the individual to function at their expected level within the community. Performs symptom management services to assist clients with the identification and management of the symptoms of mental illness. Crisis follow up services, relapse and prevention, screening and referrals to community resources and providers. To those residing at the Diversion Center or at Crisis Respite, the Peer Support Specialist assists in providing individual skills training and/or psychosocial rehabilitation in addition to the completing intake protocols, development of treatment plans and discharge planning in an environment that is designed to provide a safe and secure environment for short-term stabilization of behavioral health symptoms. This position partners successfully with law enforcement, the medical community, schools, families, and social services agencies in a collaborative effort to assist persons in crisis and find placement as needed. The Peer Support Specialist will have an ongoing caseload for up to 90 days of those diverted. The ideal candidate possesses strong knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, and practices of working with individuals experiencing a psychiatric crisis within the community and the voluntary respite unit and have the ability to communicate effectively with diverse cultures and socio-economic populations. The role uses skills and experience in working with integrated computer database programs to access files and document treatment services and the ability to organize and prioritize work assignments. This position includes a flexible workday and is the best fit for a person able to work both independently and collaboratively. This position supports other crisis programs, including Crisis Respite Unit, as needed.

Requirements

Lived experience with recovery from mental health challenges
High School Diploma or equivalent
Valid Texas Driver’s License
Must be willing to become a certified peer specialist within 6 months of hiring
Valid Texas Driver License required
Must not have more than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years
Must be insurable on the Center’s insurance
Must be able to pass a background check
Must be able to complete all MHMR Concho Valley training

Nice To Haves

One-year experience in a like or similar position, either public or private
Experience in mental health and/or criminal justice
Knowledge about community resources and social services
Clinical and administrative experience working with individuals with a mental illness and/or co-occurring substance abuse disorder in an emergency setting
Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

Uses lived experience in mental health recovery to assist other adults in their mental health recovery.
Performs direct rehabilitative services designed to reduce symptoms and disabilities of diagnosed mental illness and increase community functioning.
Performs symptom management services to assist clients with identification and management of mental illness symptoms.
Provides crisis follow-up services, relapse prevention, screening, and referrals to community resources and providers.
Assists in providing individual skills training and/or psychosocial rehabilitation for residents of the Diversion Center or Crisis Respite.
Completes intake protocols, develops treatment plans, and performs discharge planning.
Partners with law enforcement, medical community, schools, families, and social services agencies to assist persons in crisis and find placement.
Manages an ongoing caseload for up to 90 days for diverted individuals.
Communicates effectively with diverse cultures and socio-economic populations.
Uses integrated computer database programs to access files and document treatment services.
Organizes and prioritizes work assignments.
Works independently and collaboratively.
Supports other crisis programs, including Crisis Respite Unit, as needed.