Crisis Peer Support

Comprehend, Inc.; Maysville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Comprehend, Inc. seeks a Crisis Team peer mentor with lived experience to guide clients and contribute to daily staffing and treatment planning. You will share personal recovery insights to support the team and promote hope in treatment, while coordinating with families and attending required meetings.

The role involves field visits in home and community settings, with a swing shift on a mobile crisis unit, and mandatory certification as a Peer Support Specialist.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of volunteer or work with adults with behavioral health challenges.
• Able to visit consumers in homes or the community; travel may be required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Peer Support Specialist Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Mentor clients to promote hope and empowerment in treatment.
• Participate in daily team staffing and treatment plan review meetings.
• Attend staff meetings, in-service trainings and workshops.
• Complete documentation in a timely and accurate manner per medical records guidelines.
• Cover 988 hotline shifts and advocate for clients and families.

Skills

Mentor clients

Communication skills

Leadership

Community visits

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description: This member of the Crisis Team has the responsibility to mentor clients and participate in daily team staffing and treatment plans.Role and ResponsibilitiesMember of the multidisciplinary Crisis Team who has experience as a recipient of behavioral health services.Will share personal, practical experience and firsthand knowledge and insight for the benefit of the client and the treatment team.Serve as mentor to clients to promote hope and empowerment in treatment.Participate in daily team staffing and treatment plan review meetings.Assist with follow up of clients served by Crisis team.Attend staff meetings, in-service trainings and workshops as required.Complete all documentation in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with medical records guidelines.Schedule may be a swing shift. Hours will vary due to being part of mobile crisis unit.Provide collaborative, proactive and positive relationships with families.Demonstrate good communication and leadership skills to facilitate maximum family involvement.Demonstrate care, balance, creativity and commitment to the children and families being served.Advocate for clients, parents, and caregivers, at the local and state levels.Cover 988 hotline shifts.Other duties may be assigned.Qualifications and Education RequirementsHigh School Diploma or equivalent.Two years of volunteer or work experience with adults with behavioral health challenges.Capable of visiting consumers in their homes or the community, which may not be handicapped accessible.Must have knowledge and ability to manage their own mental illness and must be well established in their individual recovery.Special RequirementsMust possess a valid driver’s license.Have reliable transportation.Must obtain Peer Support Specialist Certification.