Mobile Crisis Paraprofessional & Certified Peer Specialist

Benchmark Human Services; Warner Robins (GA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Mileage reimbursement

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Sick time

Flexible Spending Account

Employee discounts

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Benchmark Human Services in Georgia is seeking a Paraprofessional/Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) to provide mobile crisis support to individuals in behavioral health crises. The role covers all counties in Region 6 of GA, with a 7 days on / 7 days off schedule and comprehensive benefits including health, vision, dental, life insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement, PTO, and more.

The CPS will deliver crisis services, ensure safety, and coordinate follow-up with psychiatric, social, and medical

Qualifications

• Driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• High school diploma or GED; some college preferred.
• Experience with individuals with mental illness or emotional/behavioral crises (5 years preferred).
• Certified as a peer specialist or eligible to become one.
• Willingness to flex schedule according to client needs.
• Thorough background history will be completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis support services to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis or likely to turn into one if supportive services are not provided.
• Comply with all standards to ensure the health, safety and respect of consumers we serve.
• Act as a member of the blended mobile crisis team as scheduled and needed.
• Provide crisis follow-up services within 24 hours of crisis disposition.
• Complete face-to-face follow-up with individuals after crisis response.
• Ensure individuals are linked with appropriate follow-up psychiatric, social, and medical services prior to final follow-up.
• Complete documentation as required by Benchmark Human Services and state and federal regulations.
• Assist in the completion of safety plans, as directed by the clinician.
• Attend community partner meetings in the region and provide education regarding blended mobile crisis.
• Attend all scheduled training and staff meetings.
• Assist with crisis response including face-to-face response within an average of 60 minutes.
• Complete all necessary documentation in accordance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Vehicle insurance

Education

High school diploma/GED

Some college preferred

Job description

Benchmark Human Services in Georgia is seeking a Paraprofessional/Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) to provide mobile crisis support to individuals in behavioral health crises. The role covers all counties in Region 6 of GA, with a 7 days on / 7 days off schedule and comprehensive benefits including health, vision, dental, life insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement, PTO, and more.

The CPS will deliver crisis services, ensure safety, and coordinate follow-up with psychiatric, social, and medical