Crisis Response EMT Peer Support

Health Solutions; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous benefits package

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

EAP

tuition reimbursement

retirement

Wellness benefits program

LifeLock

Direct Path

Life and AD&D

Flexible work schedule

Childcare

Job summary

Health Solutions is hiring an EMT Peer Support Specialist for its Crisis Services Team in Pueblo, CO. The role focuses on crisis intervention, emotional support, and on-site medical assistance during mental health crises in community settings.

Join a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective crisis response and mobile outreach. Requires EMT certification and experience in crisis situations, with a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Valid EMT certification required.
• Experience in crisis response or emergency medical services is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with individuals in crisis.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to mental health crisis and mobile crisis calls with on-site support and medical aid.
• Conduct initial crisis assessments and determine medical needs.
• Provide immediate medical care, first aid, and vital sign checks as needed.
• Establish rapport with individuals in crisis and offer empathetic peer support.
• Collaborate with mental health professionals and emergency responders for coordinated intervention.
• Document interactions and assessments accurately and confidentially.

Skills

EMT

Crisis response

Peer support

Interpersonal skills

Education

EMT certification

Job description

Health Solutions is hiring an EMT Peer Support Specialist for its Crisis Services Team in Pueblo, CO. The role focuses on crisis intervention, emotional support, and on-site medical assistance during mental health crises in community settings.

Join a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective crisis response and mobile outreach. Requires EMT certification and experience in crisis situations, with a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.