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Crisis Peer Engagement Specialist

Community Resource Center
Centralia, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2026

Must be 21 y/o have valid driver's license and auto insurance

Pay:

GED or Equivalent $16; CRSS $17; Bachelors and CRSS $18

  • Person with lived experience in recovery from a mental illness or experience navigating the mental health system for a family member or loved one.
  • Highschool equivalent with a Certified Recovery Support Specialist or the ability to become a Certified Recovery Support Specialist within one year of employment (training provided)
  • Knowledge and training in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders/Diagnosis

$1,000 Retention Bonus after 9 months of employment

Responsibilities: (Training Provided)

Participate on a Crisis team along side mental health professionals responding to person’s experiencing mental health crisis in the community by:

  • Participating on Crisis Line Calls
  • Providing Brief Solution Focused Crisis Counseling
  • Off-Site Mobile Crisis Response
  • Follow up and referral
  • Safety Planning
  • Documentation in compliance with agency and regulatory standards
  • Must be able to travel

Crisis Counselor's Benefits:

  • Paid time off (sick, vacation, personal time, holidays)
  • Retirement Plan
  • Health Insurance Offered
  • Life Insurance
  • Free Supervision for Clinical License
  • HRSA/NHSC STAR Federal Loan Repayment Site

CRC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.96 per hour

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Centralia, IL 62801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $19

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