Peer Support Specialist

1 week ago


Jersey City, New Jersey, United States Mental Health Association Full time
Job Description

The Mental Health Association is seeking a highly skilled Peer Support Specialist to join our 988 Mobile Crisis Outreach Response Team in Hudson 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 evidence-based crisis services to individuals in need, working closely with the 988-managing entity to identify and respond to crises.
  • Utilize Motivational Interviewing techniques to engage individuals in crisis and provide non-clinical support beyond the immediate crisis resolution.
  • Support individuals to de-escalate crisis situations and, when necessary, provide transportation to crisis stabilization and receiving centers, certified community behavioral health clinics, or hospital emergency departments for appropriate care and treatment.
  • Follow up with community members in need of connections to social services that can enhance prevention of non-emergency calls and increase early intervention treatment access.
  • Collaborate with family members, friends, or loved ones to assist and support individuals in crisis on an as-needed basis.

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.

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 a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is our policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.



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