Crisis Intervention Peer Specialist

PATH (People Acting to Help), Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual increases

Performance and longevity bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package for you

Paid holidays, vacation, sick and POV

No-cost pension plan

Ongoing professional development

Licensure supervision

Advancement opportunities

PSLF eligibility

Referral bonus

Job summary

PATH (People Acting to Help) Inc. is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to join our crisis response team in Northeast Philadelphia. You will use lived experience to support individuals in crisis, develop safety plans, and connect families to needed resources across a 24/7 system.

The role operates with a focus on patient-centered, culturally aware care. Qualifications include a high school diploma, 1 year in behavioral health, PA Peer Specialist Certification, valid license, and proficiency

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year experience in the Behavioral Health system.
• PA Peer Specialist Certification.
• Valid Driver's License and personal vehicle required.
• Ability to use an Electronic Health Record.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis assessment, intervention, education, and support in person with assigned team member within a designated time frame to referrals received by DBH/CBH.
• As a CPS, share lived experience to connect with and provide support to individuals in crisis and aid in developing a crisis support plan.
• Utilize approved evidence-based practices and tools when providing crisis assessment and intervention, including SAMHSA crisis intervention guidelines and resolution models.
• Assure all interventions are person-centered and driven by the individual and their family/supports.
• Assist the family/supports, if release of information allows, in understanding events that led to the crisis from everyone’s perspective.
• Assist the individual in obtaining and maintaining culturally appropriate basic living needs including housing, food, medical care, recreation, and education through linkage to resources and additional supports.
• Provide follow-up care and/or transfer to other levels of care from the moment that an assessment is completed, and the plan has been developed.
• Assure appointments are scheduled at a time and place convenient for the individual.
• To complete or assist others in completing involuntary commitment petitions.
• To arrange and follow through with voluntary or involuntary hospitalization admissions.
• To follow all procedures regarding the initiation of a commitment.
• Link the individual to the CRC or other 24/7 crisis staff and remain with them until the connection and collaboration is completed.
• Develop with the individual and their family/supports a safety/crisis plan obtaining everyone’s perspective, strengths and ideas.
• Be knowledgeable of local community resources and services and provide care coordination.
• Provide up to 72 hours of intervention by scheduling follow up appointments at a time convenient for the individual, including evening and weekend appointments in the home and community.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

PATH (People Acting to Help) Inc. is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to join our crisis response team in Northeast Philadelphia. You will use lived experience to support individuals in crisis, develop safety plans, and connect families to needed resources across a 24/7 system.

The role operates with a focus on patient-centered, culturally aware care. Qualifications include a high school diploma, 1 year in behavioral health, PA Peer Specialist Certification, valid license, and proficiency