Mental Health Peer Specialist - Crisis Intervention

Aspire Health Alliance; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Health Alliance is seeking a Mental Health Peer Specialist for their Crisis Intervention Program in Quincy, MA. The role involves providing support and counseling to clients in crisis, advocating for mental health services, and contributing to a diverse and inclusive environment focused on recovery and empowerment.

Benefits

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Opportunity for Professional Growth

Qualifications

• Peer Specialist Certification within 6 months.
• Experience as a consumer of mental health services or as a caregiver.
• One year's experience in an acute mental health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer counseling and support in a crisis stabilization setting.
• Advocate for mental health services and assist clients in their recovery.
• Gather feedback on the effectiveness of services provided.

Skills

Peer Counseling

Support in Recovery

Team Collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or Mental Health Related Field

Job description

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Category

Peer Specialists and Family Partners

Job Location

460 Quincy Ave, Quincy, Massachusetts

Tracking Code

6713

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Great opportunity exists as a Mental Health Peer Specialist in our Adult Crisis Intervention Program! Join our professional team to provide specialized care to consumers in a 24-hour crisis stabilization setting.

The Mental Health Peer Specialist provides peer counseling and support, drawing on common experiences as a peer, to validate clients’ experiences, and to provide guidance and encouragement to clients to take responsibility and actively participate in their own recovery.

The Crisis Intervention Services: include the Adult and Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention program and are part of Aspire's Community Behavioral Health Center. Crisis services are home and community-based services for children, adolescents, adults, and families in need of immediate psychiatric intervention.

Under the direction of Director of Crisis and Rehabilitation Services, the Mental Health Peer Specialist works to provide information, support, assistance, and advocacy for recipients, and/or caregivers/family members of consumers of mental health emergency services. Will also provide feedback and perspective to the mental health system relative to the impact and effectiveness of the services provided, and to assist with other work related to client care, as required.

Required Skills

• Peer Specialist Certification required within 6 months of date of hire.
• Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or mental health related field preferred
• Requires valid driver’s license, a safe driving record and access to personal vehicle for consumer transportation
  
  

Required Experience

• Current or previous experience as a consumer of mental health services or as a family member/caregiver of a former or current mental health client.
• One-year experience in an acute mental health setting (preferred).
• Experience working with Emergency Services preferred.
• Must demonstrate the following characteristics: flexible, team player, ability to grow and learn in the position, ability to provide support and quality care to well-being of individuals served.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
  
  

Aspire Health Alliance is committed to and passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate, support and promote diversity of thought, culture, and backgrounds. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, we base all employment decisions on each individual’s capabilities and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic. Aspire Health Alliance strives to fully reflect the clients and communities we serve and believes that a diversity of interests and cultures leads to a stronger and more innovative organization.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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