Peer Support Specialist

Crisis Stabilization Services

Salary Range:

• $15.00/hr. - $17.23/hr.

North Range Behavioral Health believes no one should fight behavioral health challenges alone. Our experienced, well-trained team offers comprehensive services to help treat the “whole” person. No other behavioral health organization offers more programs and solutions for children, adults, and families. We collaborate closely with other community resources so our customers can experience seamless and compassionate care.

North Range Behavioral Health provides compassionate, comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder services to children youth, adults, and families across a wide spectrum of needs. We serve people with insurance, Health First Colorado (Medicaid), Medicare, CHP , those without insurance, and those who prefer to pay out-of-pocket. Our prevention and education programs help support thriving, healthy families, and communities. We integrate clinical expertise, research, and the values and culture of our customers in our treatment and care. Our trauma-informed approaches are based on customer strengths and goals and on proven evidence-based strategies.

North Range Behavioral Health provides a culture of continuous learning and development. We know that change is inevitable, creativity is vital, and success comes from adjusting sails together, with a hopeful and resilient heart.

Vision

Where Hope Begins and Change Is Possible

Mission

North Range Behavioral Health provides compassionate, comprehensive care

for people who face mental health and addiction challenges.

Values

Customer First: We help our customers achieve recovery, every day.

Compassion: We treat everyone with kindness, empathy, and dignity.

Collaboration: We build strong relationships, internally and externally, to ensure effective care for our customers.

Position Summary:

Crisis Stabilization Services (CSS) provides support for individuals through the Acute Treatment Unit and Withdrawal Management (Detox). CSS Understand the needs of customers who struggle with both mental health and substance use disorders. We provide individual counseling, medication monitoring, case management, group counseling, withdrawal management, and discharge aftercare planning.

Duties Performed:

• Use personal experience to model the value of every client’s experience and to teach effective coping techniques and self-help strategies that lead to recovery and resiliency. Offer clients hope regarding recovery and/or resiliency, through appropriate self-disclosure, role modeling, and coaching during the recovery process and/or development of resiliency.
• Collaborate with therapists to coordinate services in response to the client's needs and behaviors to achieve the goals of the service/treatment plan as assigned; prevent deterioration, and or hospitalization. May be called upon for appraisal of client needs to make appropriate recommendations for services.
• Coordinate a wide variety of services for clients to receive benefits and access resources from internal and external service providers. May help identify client’s needs and provide access to services.
• Assist clients in identifying barriers to recovery/resiliency and individual warning signs; help cultivate positive behaviors to prevent relapse, avoid future crisis involvement, and focus on wellness.
• Assist clients in improving their well-being and quality of life by coaching in behavioral skills; educate clients to make informed choices; help clients problem solve and negotiate tasks/activities of daily living. May provide a listening ear when needed.
• Teach and role model the importance of medication monitoring, and clear communication with medical and mental health providers as needed; may assist clients in developing a wellness or recovery/resiliency plan.
• Provide support and encouragement to the client and/or family members.
• Advocate for the client in many different forums including, but not limited to, the school system, nursing homes, and with family.
• As required by the program, document progress reports, mentoring notes, letters, faxes, and phone calls; maintain electronic health records following agency standards.

Education/Credentials:

• A High School Diploma and/or ability to successfully demonstrate reading, writing, and speaking skills, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Experience:

• Must have personal experience by having been impacted by mental illness, substance abuse issues, other co-occurring challenges, or any child and family issues.
• Demonstrate working a personal recovery/resiliency plan for at least one year is required.
• A Valid Driver’s License and driving record that meets with agency insurability as set forth by someone who must transport clients/program participants.
• Must have sensitivity to individual needs and show respect for a person’s independence and ability.
• Ability to take peer-to-peer training as required.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Annual Flu Vaccination
• Annual TB Testing

Perks and Benefits

North Range Behavioral Health is among the largest employers in Weld County. Our team members are supported and encouraged, and we strongly believe in the importance of flexibility and work-life harmony. Our employees are provided with a culture of continuous learning and development, and thoughtful supervision in professional development. We thrive on hearing from our employees and fostering a transparent culture that builds trust and loyalty.

North Range Offers an exciting range of benefits based on working 20/hours. or more per week.

Generous PTO and Leave Times:

• Paid Time Off
• 11 Observed Holidays
• Flexibility and Work-Life Harmony

Health, Medical, and Wellness Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Employee Assistance Programs

Financial Benefits:

• 403 (b) Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution
• Travel Reimbursement
• Loan Forgiveness Programs*
• Employee Referral Bonus Program (paid out in PTO or Money)

Professional Development:

• Professional Development Tuition Assistance Program*
• Individual Training Reimbursement*
• Agency Wide Training
• Internship, Practicum, Licensure, and Certification Supervision
• Authenticity and Transparent Leadership

Get Involved:

• WRIC Committee (Wellness, Retention, Incentive)
• Culture Cabinet
• Employee Recognition Program

• May not be eligible for all positions

Seat Number: 13146

North Range Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse, inclusive workforce to enhance our culture and values of compassion, collaboration, and customer first. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities.

This application is expected to close on 04.21.2024