Mobile Crisis Peer Support Specialist - Swing Shift

Overview

Join Our Mobile Rapid Response Crisis Team: Make a Difference Every Evening! In this vital role as a Mobile Crisis Peer Support Specialist, you will leverage your personal lived experiences and understanding of behavioral health challenges to provide real-time support to individuals facing crises. Stationed in an active-response mobile van, you will respond to urgent mental health calls day or night, offering immediate behavioral health support, conducting assessments, implementing crisis interventions, and connecting clients with essential resources.

This position requires collaboration with emergency responders, navigating high-stress situations with empathy, and utilizing quick thinking and expertise to manage crises effectively. Whether it's through direct intervention, follow-up services, or community outreach, your efforts will help promote recovery and enhance the well-being of those in distress. We are looking for compassionate, adaptable individuals ready to serve their community by providing life-changing care. Schedule: Friday-Monday from 4:00pm-12:30am (32 hour per week). Accepting applications until October 19.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Crisis Assessment and Intervention: Respond to crisis calls as a member of a mobile crisis team in the community. Follow-up: Provide follow up services for clients after a crisis. Support: Provide empathetic support and active listening to individuals in crisis. Building Rapport: Use personal lived experiences to foster trust and rapport with clients. Diversity, Equity, Justice, Inclusion: Relate to others professionally, respecting individual and cultural differences. Understand how cultural background might impact crisis intervention and treatment.

Collaboration: Collaborate with behavioral health professionals, law enforcement, and community resources to ensure comprehensive support. Crisis Management: Assist clients in developing coping strategies and crisis management plans. Community Resource Liaison: Educate clients and their families about behavioral health resources and support services. Documentation: Document interactions and maintain accurate records of services provided. Training and Supervision: Participate in regular training and supervision to enhance skills and knowledge. Education and Outreach: Participate in community outreach programs aimed at raising awareness of behavioral health issues and available resources.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Education: High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework in psychology or a related field preferred.

Experience

Lived experience with mental health challenges or related issues is REQUIRED. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Flexibility and willingness to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends, to oversee crisis response operations. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations. Ability to remain calm and…

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