Mobile Crisis Peer Specialist - Newport VT

Northeast Kingdom Human Services (NKHS) is a 501(c)(3) private not-for-profit organization operating with the purpose of promoting a high quality, comprehensive community mental health program in Vermont’s beautiful Northeast Kingdom. Our mission is to enrich communities and enhance the ability of individuals and families to improve their lives.

Mobile Crisis Peer Specialist

Opportunity to work as an essential member of the Community-Based Mobile Crisis Services. Working closely with Crisis Clinicians the Mobile Crisis Peer Specialist is key in the two-person team that responds to individuals experiencing mental health, substance use, or co-occurring crises in various community settings. Working collaboratively with a mental health and substance use care professional to provide crisis intervention, assessment, and follow-up services to individuals of all ages.

About Northeast Kingdom Human Services

NKHS is a 501(c)(3) private not-for-profit organization operating with the purpose of promoting high quality, comprehensive community mental health programs in Vermont's beautiful Northeast Kingdom. Our mission is to empower individuals, families, and communities by promoting hope, healing, and support. NKHS is a Designated Agency contracted with the State of Vermont to provide the highest quality of service in the areas of adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, children and youth with serious emotional disabilities, and adults with mental health and substance use challenges. We serve the populations of Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans counties through a wide variety of targeted programs for individuals of all ages. NKHS has over 450 employees providing case management, community and home supports, residential care, psychiatry, medication management, therapy, vocational supports, school based counseling, emergency care, and respite services. These services are provided annually to nearly 4,000 of our local community members, helping them overcome challenges and achieve health in mind, body, and spirit. Visit us at NKHS.org Check out Life in the NEK of Vermont

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

• Collaborate with the mental health and substance use care professional to form a cohesive multidisciplinary team that responds to crisis situations in a timely manner.
• Respond to referrals and deploy to community settings within the designated response time, averaging 60 minutes, to provide crisis intervention services.
• Conduct crisis screening and assessment under the supervision of the mental health and substance use care professional, ensuring the individual's safety and determining appropriate disposition.
• Work closely with individuals and families to address the identified crisis issues and provide emotional support, empathy, and active listening.

Location & Travel

Position is located in Newport or St. Johnsbury. Services may be performed in the community, clients home, a satellite office (to include NKHS and/or EMS locations) or other public venue. Personal travel is required.

Qualifications, Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Experience working in a mental health, substance use, or crisis intervention setting is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to provide empathetic and nonjudgmental support to individuals in crisis.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles and the ability to apply them in crisis interventions.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to document interventions accurately.
• Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals.
• Proficiency in adhering to crisis response protocols and working under pressure to meet response time targets.
• Commitment to maintaining client confidentiality and adhering to ethical standards.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay! $24.13 - $29.49 per hour based on experience
• Tuition & continuing education reimbursements and loan repayment program.
• Health and dental insurance.
• 403b retirement plan with Agency contribution and match.
• Generous paid time off, 12 sick days and 12 paid holidays.
• Outstanding employee wellness program
• Exceptional benefits package including low-cost medical and dental, short-/long-term disability coverages, 403(b) retirement plan, life insurance, AFLAC, employee assistance program, generous paid time off and additional optional benefits

Northeast Kingdom Human Services is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

Salary : $24 - $29