Crisis Line Peer Support (KRCC – Perry County)

Kentucky River Community Care; Hazard (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Kentucky River Community Care is seeking a Crisis Line Peer Support specialist at the Hazard Sunrise Center. This part-time/PRN role involves handling calls, documenting interactions, and assessing suicide risk according to protocol.

Ideal candidates bring experience with mental health or substance use recovery, plus a High School diploma or GED. Training as a Peer Support Specialist is required per state regulations, with opportunities to support others through shared recovery experiences.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience with mental health or substance use challenges and in recovery.
• Current or past diagnosis of a mental health, substance use or co-occurring disorder.
• Have received or are receiving treatment.
• High school diploma or GED.
• No disqualifying offenses as defined by state regulation.
• Has completed or is completing an approved Peer Support Specialist training per 908 KAR 2:220.
• Willing to share recovery experience to support others.

Responsibilities

• Monitor crisis line and ensure calls are answered quickly and professionally.
• Document calls and assess risk of suicide per protocol.
• Complete documentation for data tracking.
• Assess calls for additional services.

Skills

Call monitoring

Documentation

Risk assessment

Data tracking

Referral assessment

Education

High School/GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Crisis Line Peer Support

Location

Kentucky River Community Care – Hazard Sunrise Center

Credentials

High School/GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Possess general knowledge of mental health, substance use, and crisis services. Have organizational skills as well as knowledge and skills in coordinating client care and referral during a crisis.

Employment Type

Part Time/PRN

Skills

Call line monitoring and ensure calls are answered quickly and professionally, document calls, assess risk of suicide in a manner that meets protocol, compete documentation for data tracking, assess calls for additional services.

Eligibility Criteria

• I am at least 18 years of age.
• I have experience with mental health or substance use challenges and am now in recovery.
• I have a current or past diagnosis of a mental health, substance use or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• I have received or am receiving treatment.
• I have a high school diploma or GED.
• I have not been convicted of any disqualifying offenses as defined by state regulation.
• I have completed or am in the process of completing an approved Peer Support Specialist training program in accordance with 908 KAR 2:220.
• I am willing to appropriately share my recovery experience to support others.

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