What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crisis Peer Support position at Comprehend Inc.?
Job Description: This member of the Crisis Team has the responsibility to mentor clients and participate in daily team staffing and treatment plans.
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
· 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.