Crisis Peer Support

Role and Responsibilities

• Member of the multidisciplinary Crisis Team who has experience as a recipient of behavioral health services.
• Will share personal, practical experience and firsthand knowledge and insight for the benefit of the client and the treatment team.
• Serve as mentor to clients to promote hope and empowerment in treatment.  
• Participate in daily team staffing and treatment plan review meetings.
• Assist with follow up of clients served by Crisis team. 
• Attend staff meetings, in-service trainings and workshops as required.
• Complete all documentation in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with medical records guidelines.
• Schedule may be a swing shift. Hours will vary due to being part of mobile crisis unit.
• Provide collaborative, proactive and positive relationships with families.
• Demonstrate good communication and leadership skills to facilitate maximum family involvement.
• Demonstrate care, balance, creativity and commitment to the children and families being served.
• Advocate for clients, parents, and caregivers, at the local and state levels.
• Cover 988 hotline shifts. 
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of volunteer or work experience with adults with behavioral health challenges.
• Capable of visiting consumers in their homes or the community, which may not be handicapped accessible.
• Must have knowledge and ability to manage their own mental illness and must be well established in their individual recovery.

Special Requirements 

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Must obtain Peer Support Specialist Certification.