Peer Support Supervisor - Crisis Services

Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare is hiring for a Peer Support Supervisor to provide consistent orientation and training to new and current Peer Support Specialists. 

WHY WORK FOR SOUTHWESTERN?

• AFFORDABLE Health, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance that starts DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT!
• 401K Employer Contribution & Match
• Student Loan Assistance Program
• Physical & Financial Wellness Programs
• Generous Paid Time Off Plan
• Competitive Total Compensation Program
• On-site training available for qualified candidates
• We are GROWING!! 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide on-shift orientation to new Peer Support staff
2. Provide ongoing training and staff development for crisis services team.
3. Review and complete SmartCare competency with new Peer Support staff
4. Model appropriate behaviors when responding to crises in person and by phone
5. Provide individual and/or group supervision meetings for CPSP staff and those pursuing certification.
6. Provide individual and/or group debriefing to encourage and monitor self-care.
7. Appraise Crisis Services leadership of Peer Support staff performance and seek direction as needed
8. Follow policies and procedures and participate in creation of new procedures or revisions of existing.
9. Attend Leadership meetings/activities as scheduled
10. Attend weekly scheduling Crisis Leadership meetings to inform program development

OTHER ACTIVITIES

1. Maintains working knowledge of community resources and entitlement programs.
2. Monitors client’s use of services, progress, and ongoing safety.
3. Functions as patient advocate/ liaison providing coordination and linkage between clients and other treatment providers.
4. Utilize electronic medical record for clinical documentation.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in the Crisis Services department. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and filing cabinets.  This role has the possibility of exposure to inside environmental conditions, such as noise and infectious/communicable diseases, insects, possible exposure to distressed clients, families or visitors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. Certification as a Certified Peer Support Professional (CPSP).
3. At least two (2) years of professional experience as a Peer Support Professional.
4. Possess Certification as a Certified Crisis Peer Supervisor.
5. Must be at least 21 years of age and maintain a valid driver’s license.
6. Obtain and maintain verbal de-escalation and crisis intervention training.

If you are interested in joining a fun, friendly, innovative team, apply today!

EOE/AA including Veterans and Disabled. Visit https://www.southwestern.org/diversity-inclusion to find out more about our DE&I initiatives.

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please call (812) 435-2057.