Peer Support Specialist - Crisis Stabilization Unit - Adult Mental Health

Wellspring • Louisville, KY

2d • $15 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Peer Specialists are active members of the CSU multi-disciplinary treatment team, providing safety and support for the wellbeing of clients during their CSU stay. Peer Specialists provide supportive counseling and crisis intervention with the advice and consultation of the clinical team. Peer Specialists assist clients with their mental health recovery through problem solving and life skills training via individual and group sessions. Peer Specialists complete electronic documentation of services during each shift worked.

Requirements

• The CSU Peer Specialist will identify as a mental health consumer and must be willing to share their personal experience of mental health recovery and support others in need.
• The CSU Peer Specialist will have a belief in recovery from mental illness and an enthusiasm for helping persons with disabilities, rooted in empathy and compassion, demonstrating a careful and caring attitude.
• Candidates must be willing to share their personal experience of mental health recovery and support others in need.
• A valid driver's license and personal vehicle are essential for this position as the CSU Peer Specialist may need to be available to transport clients to appointments.
• A high school degree or equivalent is required.
• The candidate will already hold an Adult Peer Support Certification and be certified by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Nice To Haves

• The ideal candidate will have experience providing peer support services to clients experiencing serious mental illness and substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and support for the wellbeing of clients during their CSU stay
• Provide supportive counseling and crisis intervention with the advice and consultation of the clinical team
• Assist clients with their mental health recovery through problem solving and life skills training via individual and group sessions
• Complete electronic documentation of services during each shift worked

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees