Peer Support Specialist

2 weeks ago


Concord, United States Riverbend Community Mental Health Full time
Peer Support Specialist

Pay Range: $17.00 to $19.00 per hour plus shift differentials

Riverbend Community Mental Health, Inc., one of the largest providers of community-based behavioral health services in New Hampshire, is seeking a person with lived experience with mental illness to work full time with our Mobile Crisis Team who provides office and community-based interventions for people experiencing a mental health crisis.

As a Peer Support Specialist, you will be assisting individuals and families experiencing a psychiatric crisis, many of whom have a co-occurring substance use disorder. You will work with a team of professionals ~ including first responders, healthcare providers, and community-based agencies ~ to stabilize a psychiatric crisis situation, avoid hospitalization and/or incarceration, and initiate immediate community-based treatment.

Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with a clinician to respond to various community settings to provide intervention support to clients and community members experiencing a psychiatric crisis.
  • Provide an advocacy role on the team; offer client-centered perspectives to promote recovery.
  • Promote crisis stabilization and recovery by drawing upon one's own lived experience.
  • Assess individual's needs and identify necessary services and supports.
  • Assist the individual with accessing services and supports in a timely manner.
  • Provide recovery-focused services to promote self-care, illness self-management, and recovery.
  • Complete and submit all required paperwork in a timely manner.
  • Respond to all communication in a timely and consistent manner.
  • Perform duties in a manner consistent with established peer support ethical guidelines and professional boundaries.
  • Participate in team and agency meetings, training, and supervision as assigned.
  • Attain and maintain Peer Certification.
Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Relevant work experience and/or college-level education in the human service field is preferred
  • Lived experience with a willingness to disclose information about personal recovery and successful management of mental health challenges is required.
  • A valid driver's license, personal vehicle, and auto insurance or access to a reasonable alternative are required.
  • Peer Support certification that is endorsed by the State of NH, or a willingness to pursue certification is required.
  • Training in crisis intervention as a Peer Support Specialist is preferred.
  • Ability to work flexible hours to ensure the provision of crisis interventions and required documentation
About Riverbend

Riverbend Community Mental Health is a private, nonprofit organization providing specialized behavioral health services. Core services include 24/7 emergency mobile crisis services; counseling services for children, adults, and families; addiction recovery; and community support, vocational services, and residential programs for adults and seniors. Evidence-based models of treatment guide all our work, and we strongly believe in the power of self-directed growth and recovery. Consider joining our vibrant staff community today Let us showcase your talents in a place where you can truly see the value, purpose and power that your work holds.

About working at Riverbend

This is a full-time position with a competitive pay rate and an outstanding benefits package including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts for medical and/or daycare expenses
  • 403(b) retirement plan with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 4 weeks of earned time accrued in year 1; higher accrual in future years
  • 8 holidays per year
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Ample opportunities for training and expanding knowledge and skills
  • Business casual attire
  • Wellness programming
  • Approved site for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Educational partnerships with area universities/tuition discounts


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