Peer Engagement Specialist

2 months ago


Chicago, United States Trilogy Behavioral Healthcare Full time

Overview:
**$24.51 /Hr.**

**Schedule**:Wednesday - Saturday; 12:30 pm - 11:00 pm**

**(This position requires a vehicle)**

Trilogy has received funding from the State of Illinois to develop and implement mobile crisis response program in response to the recognition that mental health crises are not currently addressed in the most effective, safe, and trauma-informed way. Trilogy will provide mobile crisis outreach services to community members in Rogers Park, Edgewater, Andersonville, and Uptown.

The Peer Engagement Specialist will respond to mental health crises in the community as part of a team and provide de-escalation, assessment, safety planning, and community resources. They will provide strengths-based, person-centered, and trauma-informed services to people with severe mental illnesses and co-occurring substance

abuse/addiction disorders utilizing a harm reduction approach.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide mobile crisis response services in pairs of two which include assessment, engagement, and safety planning with individuals in the community
- Give resources to community partners to reduce the need for future crisis intervention
- Work with referral sources to maintain a positive partnership to ensure success of the program
- Provide care coordination that supports an integrated health model and make referrals to additional services as needed.
- Provide staffing for shifts where coverage is needed; and on-call coverage in scheduling system
- Communicate effectively with the team for consultation and information sharing
- Complete all documentation in a timely and thorough manner
- Perform other related duties and/or projects as assigned

Qualifications:

- Must be a past or present consumer of mental health services and willing to share their personal story of recovery with our clients.
- High School Diploma or GED. Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling preferred
- Minimum one year of experience working with people with mental health and/or substance abuse diagnoses
- Valid Illinois driver’s license with daily access to a well-maintained vehicle with $100,000/$300,000 liability insurance
- Experience in mobile crisis, Screening, Assessment and Support Services (SASS), or emergency room crisis work settings preferred



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