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1 month ago
The Mental Health Association is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Per Diem Peer Support Specialist to join our 988 Mobile Crisis Outreach Response Team in Essex County. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in providing crisis services to individuals experiencing mental health or substance use disorder crises in the community.
Job Summary:The Per Diem Peer Support Specialist will provide evidenced-based crisis services to individuals in need, utilizing Motivational Interviewing to engage and support them in resolving their crisis. This role requires a strong understanding of mental health and substance use disorders, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities:- Provide crisis services to individuals in need, including de-escalation and intervention as related to community mental health.
- Utilize Motivational Interviewing to engage individuals in crisis and provide non-clinical support beyond the resolution of the immediate crisis.
- Support individuals to de-escalate crisis and provide transportation to crisis stabilization and receiving centers, certified community behavioral health clinics, or hospital's emergency departments for appropriate care and treatment.
- Provide follow-up to community members in need of connections to social services that can enhance prevention of non-emergency calls and increase early intervention treatment access.
- Direct follow-up with identified clients and collateral contacts as needed to facilitate access to appropriate services based on immediate client needs.
- Provide weekend/holiday coverage on a rotating basis for 24-hour/7-day access to services.
- Collaborate with family members, friends, or loved ones to assist and support individuals in crisis on an as-needed basis.
- Record keeping, reports, and documentation in accordance with program requirements.
- Two years' of continuous recovery experience based on personal experience with a mental illness or substance use disorder (AMI or SUD), and at least one year of field experience working with community individuals required.
- Must be certified by at least one of the following credentialing entities: Addiction Professional Certification Board as a Certified Recovery Support Practitioner (CRSP) or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS); Mental Health Association in New Jersey as a Certified Recovery Support Practitioner (CRSP); NSSDAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals as a National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS); Certified Wellness Coach; Community Mental Health Associate Certificate.
- The ability to provide effective crisis response and de-escalation and intervention as related to community mental health in the community.
- A valid NJ driver's license and a good driving record.
- The ability to collaborate effectively with community providers and 988 managing entity.
- Knowledge of Essex County resources helpful.
- Fully paid medical coverage for eligible staff.
- Generous 401(k) match.
- Plentiful Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal, and Sick time.
The Mental Health Association is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are proud to be a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.
