Mobile Crisis Peer Specialist — Impactful Counseling & Training

Woods Services; Coatesville (Chester County); On-site; USD 27,552 - 28,240; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Time and a half pay for holidays

Training opportunities

Job summary

A non-profit behavioral health organization is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to join their Mobile Crisis Resolution Team. In this role, you will provide supportive peer counseling and advocacy for adults encountering psychiatric crises. The position requires a high school diploma, with preference for an Associate’s degree, and knowledge of mental health systems. Benefits include holiday pay, training opportunities, and various shifts. The candidate must have a valid driver’s license and an expectation to obtain certification for peer services.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of the mental health system.
• Expected to obtain general certification for peer services.
• Driver’s license must be in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive peer counseling to adult consumers.
• Assess consumers’ needs and provide appropriate care.
• Demonstrate knowledge of community services.

Skills

Knowledge of mental illness

Peer counseling

Advocacy skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

A non-profit behavioral health organization is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to join their Mobile Crisis Resolution Team. In this role, you will provide supportive peer counseling and advocacy for adults encountering psychiatric crises. The position requires a high school diploma, with preference for an Associate’s degree, and knowledge of mental health systems. Benefits include holiday pay, training opportunities, and various shifts. The candidate must have a valid driver’s license and an expectation to obtain certification for peer services.