Crisis Peer Support Specialist

Community Mental Health for Central Michigan; Harrison (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan forgiveness

Health benefits with HSA contributions

12 weeks paid maternity/paternity

Disability (short/long-term)

Pension vesting after 6 years

30 paid leave days in first year

Performance-based increases

Free CEU training

12 paid holidays

Job summary

Community Mental Health for Central Michigan is seeking a Mobile Crisis Specialist to provide brief intervention to adults in mobile crisis settings, including consumer homes or community locations. You will respond verbally, via video, or in person, following service plans and coordinating with other interventionists as needed.

The role emphasizes crisis stabilization, collaboration with a crisis team, and ensuring safety while engaging with community partners.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required, health/human service coursework encouraged.
• Valid driver’s license required while operating a vehicle on agency business.
• Crisis Peer Support Specialist requirements include MDHHS training/education criteria and recovery experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct mobile crisis intervention and stabilization.
• Collaborate with crisis stabilization case manager and team for appropriate interventions.
• Coordinate with CMHCM and partners for crisis response and follow-up care.
• Document efforts and monitor stabilization outcomes.
• Ensure safety procedures and emergency plans are followed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Reading skills

Telephone skills

Education

High School diploma

Health or human services coursework

Job description

LOCATION

Primary Location: 789 Clare Avenue Harrison, MI 48625.Some travel toGladwinCounty will be required. Additional details will be discussed further in the interview.

SCHEDULE

This is a full time position, 40 hours per week. Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm is the typical schedule.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Hourly Range: $16.53 - $22.54 per hour depending on experience

• Student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program


• Health benefits through BCBS with employer contributions to the HSA


• 12 weeks of 100% paid maternity and paternity leave


• Employer funded short- and long-term disability


• 100% employer funded Defined Benefit (pension) program with vesting after 6 years


• 30 paid leave days (16 annual/12 sick/2 floating) during first year of employment, this increases with years of service


• Performance-based compensation plan with annual increases


• Free CEU training opportunities


• 12 paid holidays

SUMMARY

General Description: Provides brief intervention intended to monitor the health, safety, and security of adults receiving mobile crisis support. Responds to individuals verbally, via video, or in person at consumer homes or other designated community meeting locations. Responds and supports at scheduled intervals determined by the service plan as needed or on an emergency basis. Arranges and coordinates support from other interventionists as needed with the goal to mitigate and prevent further crisis for the consumers.

Responsibilities and Duties: Provides direct intervention and stabilization support to individuals and/or families requesting mobile crisis response for assigned counties. Works in collaboration with a crisis stabilization case manager, and crisis mobilization intervention team on appropriate interventions and support to individuals and families. Works collaboratively with CMHCM team and community partners to provide support for crisis response and follow up care. Monitors the effectiveness of stabilization interventions and documents efforts. Provides back-up coverage for current consumers who may be experiencing crisis or emergent needs. Pays special attention to needs identified in service plans and potential emergency situations that could arise without intervention. Comply with all applicable policies and procedures including documentation requirements in a timely manner. Conducts self-collaboratively with community partners to support comprehensive stabilization efforts and safety for recipients. Knows and followsemergency procedures for initiating more intensive intervention.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

General EducationHigh School: Graduate or equivalentCourses: General health or human service coursework, e.g., psychology, healthpromotionJob-Related Experience: Sufficient experience to perform the position at a satisfactory level required.Licenses, etc.: Individuals must have a valid driver's license while operating a vehicle while on agency business.

Individuals who are functioning as Crisis Peer Support Specialist serving adult beneficiariesmust meet MDHHS specialized training and education requirements including: having aprimary diagnosis of a mental health condition that has caused substantial life disruption;having been the recipient of mental health treatment and/or services for at least one year;having personal experience navigating complex mental health treatment services; have beenin recovery for at least one year and self-identify as having a metal health condition withwillingness to share their recovery story.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Knowledge: Knowledge of individuals with developmental disabilities, mental illness andsubstance abuse. Knowledge of medications. Knowledge of appropriate living conditions andemergency procedures, which affect recipient's welfare.

Skills: Basic computer skills, strong reading skills and telephone skills.

Abilities: Strong independent judgement skills, excellent verbal communication and familiaritywith the geographic area. Good memory for details, ability to work independently and to workeffectively in crisis situations. Excellent receptive language and hearing skills. Ability tocommunicate well with recipients and staff both orally and in writing. Ability to work with professional staff as a team member. Must be flexible, remain calm under pressure and haveability not to overreact to certain situations, comments, and sometimes difficult behaviors.Ability to assist recipients with personal needs as outlined in the treatment plan. Ability to stayorganized and utilize time in the most efficient manner. Must demonstrate respect for recipients with an understanding of their needs, support expression of their ideas, emotions and assist themin positive decision-making skills. Ability to interact, relate and redirect recipients as necessary.

Physical Demands: Work involves periods of sitting or standing and listening interspersed withdriving, walking and providing direct care. Direct care could include lifting, positioning anddomestic duties.

Work Environment:Work will be performed in a monitoring control room, agencyautomobiles, recipients' homes and in the community at-large.