Per Diem Peer Support Specialist

16 hours ago


East Orange, New Jersey, United States Mental Health Association Full time
Job Title: Per Diem Peer Support Specialist

The Mental Health Association is seeking a 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 provide critical support to individuals experiencing mental health or substance use disorder crises in the community.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide evidenced-based crisis services to individuals in need, utilizing Motivational Interviewing techniques to engage and support them.
  • Collaborate with community providers and the 988 managing entity to ensure seamless service delivery.
  • Support individuals to de-escalate crisis situations and provide transportation to crisis stabilization and receiving centers, certified community behavioral health clinics, or hospital's emergency departments as needed.
  • Follow up with community members to connect them with social services that can enhance prevention of non-emergency calls and increase early intervention treatment access.
  • Record keeping, reports, and documentation in accordance with program requirements.
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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
What We Offer:
  • 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 proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce.



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