Part-Time Crisis Peer Support Specialist - Mobile Outreach

Legacy Treatment Services Group; New Jersey; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NJ Earned Sick Leave

Time and 1/2 pay for holidays

Training opportunities

Retention bonus for shifts

Job summary

Legacy Treatment Services Group is seeking a Part-time Peer Support Specialist in New Jersey to lead engagement with consumers after crisis and provide non-clinical support. The role requires crisis intervention training and at least two years of recovery from SMI or SUD, plus one year of field experience.

Certification from CRSP/CPRS or similar is required. Responsibilities include risk assessment, safety planning, and linkage to services with follow-up care.

Qualifications

• Must be trained in crisis intervention.
• Expected to have at least 2 years of continuous recovery from an SMI or SUD diagnosis and at least one year of field experience with community individuals.
• Certification from at least one credentialing entity (CRSP, CPRS, NCPRSS, Certified Wellness Coach, or Community Mental Health Associate).

Responsibilities

• Take the lead on engagement with consumers and provide non-clinical support after the initial crisis.
• Demonstrate competency in peer-to-peer support before rendering services independently.
• Assist in crisis response, including risk assessment, safety planning, linkage to services, and follow-up care.
• Support de-escalation efforts and avoid law enforcement unless safety requires it.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Peer-to-peer support

Recovery support

Tools

CRSP certification

NCPRSS certification

Certified Wellness Coach

Community Mental Health Associate

Job description

Legacy Treatment Services Group is seeking a Part-time Peer Support Specialist in New Jersey to lead engagement with consumers after crisis and provide non-clinical support. The role requires crisis intervention training and at least two years of recovery from SMI or SUD, plus one year of field experience.

Certification from CRSP/CPRS or similar is required. Responsibilities include risk assessment, safety planning, and linkage to services with follow-up care.