Mental Health Peer Specialist - Crisis Intervention Quincy, MA

Aspire Health Alliance; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Peer Specialist to join their Adult Crisis Intervention Program. In this vital role, you will provide peer counseling and support, utilizing your own experiences to validate and empower clients in their recovery journey. Your contributions will be essential in offering immediate psychiatric intervention and advocacy for individuals and families in crisis. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need while collaborating with a professional team committed to mental health excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health support and peer counseling is essential.
• Ability to provide guidance and encouragement to clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer counseling and support to clients in crisis.
• Assist clients in taking responsibility for their recovery.

Skills

Peer Counseling

Support and Advocacy

Crisis Intervention

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification in Peer Support

Job description

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 the 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. The specialist will also provide feedback and perspective to the mental health system relative to the impact and effectiveness of the services provided, and assist with other work related to client care, as required.