Mobile Crisis On-Call Peer Support Specialist/Outreach Worker Per Diem

Job Summary:

The Providence Center Mobile Crisis On-Call Peer Support Specialist Per Diem will provide recovery coaching in the community and within client homes accompanied by a mobile crisis clinician during behavioral health crises.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide recovery coaching for individuals in the community and family members.

Adhere to on-call scheduling nature of role and subsequently respond in-person accompanied by a clinician who will be conducting crisis assessments.

Minimum requirement of 2 shifts per month.

Respond within one-hour to in-person referrals initiated by after-hours call staff.

Treat consumers with respect.

Perform in a calm and professional manner during crisis or emergency situations.

Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Center policy and legal requirements.

Advocate for the needs of each individual.

Locate, track and provide services to individuals who are in need of support for their drug and alcohol use. Provide referrals including but not limited to detox, food/clothing, housing, medication-assisted treatment, residential programs, and counseling.

Collaborate with other providers, agencies, and individuals in the consumers' network of care.

Maintain knowledge and familiarity of mental health and/or substance abuse and other related community agencies.

Communicate with various local agencies and individuals, as well as with Center staff.

Perform record keeping in accordance with Health Information Services and other TPC requirements.

Attend trainings, case presentations and conferences.

Participate in the education of other Center staff.

Attend mandatory in-service trainings and other trainings required for renewal of licensure.

Maintain cooperative relationships with Center staff, consumers, community agencies and the public.

Communicate with various local agencies and other departments or teams at The Center.

Requirements:

Associate degree or higher preferred. High School diploma or GED required.

RI State certified Recovery Coach or 4 years of experience in the human services field and complete community responder training upon hire.

Understanding of community resources and recovery-oriented systems of care model.

Minimum requirement of 2 shifts per month.

Insured auto and valid driver's license.

Candidate must demonstrate an understanding of, and belief in, the addiction recovery process

Must be a person with lived recovery experience, with minimum 2 years of continuous recovery

Positive communication skills.

Must be 21 or older.

Knowledge of basic crisis intervention, motivational interviewing, and some case management techniques required.

Ability to act as an advocate for the needs of the participant is required.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions; Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.