Crisis Peer Specialist - Recovery & Diversion Advocate

West-Texas-Centers-; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Paid holidays

Generous personal time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

West Texas Centers seeks a motivated Crisis Peer Provider Specialist to support adults in mental health crises at a CR/JD Center. The role relies on lived experience to divert individuals from jail or hospitalization and connect them to community-based services. Most services occur outside traditional clinics, in collaboration with law enforcement and clinical staff.

Starting pay is $13.34/hour. The position emphasizes engagement, recovery-focused services, and documentation within strict

Qualifications

• Lived experience with mental health recovery and/or justice involvement.
• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Access to and use of a personal vehicle for work-related travel.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to complete documentation accurately and on time.
• Willingness to maintain peer certification and required supervision hours.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer-to-peer support to individuals diverted to the CR/JD Center.
• Build trust and rapport to support recovery goals.
• Assist individuals in developing and working toward recovery plans and objectives.
• Conduct warm hand-offs between law enforcement and the CR/JD Center.
• Provide education on available services and treatment recommendations.
• Support motivation, engagement, and adherence to recommended levels of care.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams and external service providers as needed.
• Document all services within required standards (within 24 hours of service delivery).
• Ensure services are provided in accordance with authorization guidelines.
• Participate in community outreach and service delivery activities.
• Complete MAC Random Moment in Time studies when required.
• Maintain Peer Provider credentials and required supervision hours.
• Complete all additional duties as assigned by the Crisis Coordinator.

Skills

Lived experience

Driver's license

Driving record

Vehicle access

Flexible hours

Documentation

Peer certification

Interpersonal skills

Job description

West Texas Centers seeks a motivated Crisis Peer Provider Specialist to support adults in mental health crises at a CR/JD Center. The role relies on lived experience to divert individuals from jail or hospitalization and connect them to community-based services. Most services occur outside traditional clinics, in collaboration with law enforcement and clinical staff.

Starting pay is $13.34/hour. The position emphasizes engagement, recovery-focused services, and documentation within strict