Peer Support Mobile Crisis

Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network invites applications for a Peer Support Mobile Crisis role in Detroit, MI. This full-time professional position supports individuals in crisis, collaborating with mobile crisis clinicians and the clinical team to coordinate services and recovery planning.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, one year of peer recovery experience, and driving with a valid Michigan license. Certifications must be obtained within 18 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of professional experience performing peer recovery and support duties.
• Must obtain Peer Support Specialist certification within 18 months of hire.
• A valid Michigan driver's license with a safe driving record is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to individuals with substance use, trauma, or mental health needs.
• Engage individuals in recovery partnerships and help identify goals and solutions.
• Teach recovery and life skills using recovery tools.
• Coordinate with clinical teams to arrange services and community resources.
• Maintain accurate records and complete required documentation.
• Support crisis intervention and de-escalation in mobile crisis settings.
• Travel within Wayne County to support individuals in community settings.

Skills

Peer recovery

De-escalation

Crisis support

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Peer Support Mobile Crisis

Full Time Professional Detroit, MI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2163

Peer Support Mobile Crisis

Pay Grade: 5

(Please Note: This recruitment is for the Mobile Crisis Unit)

Under the general supervision of DWIHN supervisory staff, the Peer Support Specialist provides support and recovery training to individuals receiving services. The Peer Support Specialist also assists in implementing/creating a recovery environment and acts as an advocate for the needs and rights of every individual.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILIES:

• Offers guidance and support to people who are struggling with substance use disorder, psychological trauma, or mental health disorders.
• Engages individuals in a recovery partnership and assists in identifying participant’s hopes and dreams and the solutions they are seeking.
• Teaches recovery and life skills using recovery tools.
• Functions as a role model to peers exhibiting competency in personal recovery.
• Serves as an advocate providing information and peer support for clients.
• Shares relevant personal experiences related to the “Recovery Process” for the benefit of individuals in recovery.
• Models hope, personal responsibility and self-advocacy to demonstrate how recovery goals can be respectfully met and how a belief in self is maintained.
• Creates a supportive environment for an individual’s recovery.
• Assists in developing natural supports and secures a network of community support.
• Cultivates connectedness in the person’s life (self, others, the environment, and to meaning and purpose).
• Coordinates with the individual’s clinical team and other supports to arrange services or resources to help the individual achieve their goals.
• Observes individuals’ changes in mental health status, physical appearanceand behavior.
• Attends meetings with DWIHN and MDHHS to report on progress or lack thereof concerning the person served on their treatment.
• Conducts follow ups, attends meetings and interacts with clients and their families after initial contact.
• Assists clients with finding resources for housing, employment and education.
• Maintains records in accordance with professional standards and ensures that files are complete in terms of participant's needs, services provided and care plans.
• Completes clinical documentation as required.
• Understands and adheres to DWIHN compliance standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate working relationships with individual staff,outside agencies and vendors.
• Attends and participates intraining, education and staff meetings.
• Uses basic intervention skills, behavioral management, and de-escalation techniques.
• Collaborates with mobile crisis clinicians to provide crisis support services in the community.
• Performs additionaloutreach activities in the community.
• Performs Mobile Crisis duties and responsibilities.
• Performs other related duties assigned.
• Knowledge of DWIHN policies, procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of the DWIHN provider network and community resources.
• Knowledge of MDHHS policies, rules, regulations and procedures.
• Knowledge of Federal policies, rules, regulations and procedures as it relates to DWIHN.
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with HIPAA security standards to ensure the privacy of people served.
• Knowledge of behavioral health and mental health principles and practices.
• Knowledge of Suicide Prevention, Resilience and Crisis Intervention.
• Knowledge of Peer Recovery practices and principles.
• Knowledge of Substance Use Disorder practices and principles.
• Lived experience in program recovery.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to work with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, economically and socially diverse population.
• Judgement/Reasoning ability.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Highschool diploma or a G.E.D.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year of professional experience performing peer recovery and support duties and responsibilities.

NOTE: Additional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year for year basis.

REQUIRED LICENSE(S).

A valid State of Michigan Driver’s License with a safe and acceptable driving record. Must have reliable transportation.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

Must obtain Peer Support Specialist certification within 18 months of hire through the successful completion of the Peer Employment Training through the State of Michigan.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Employees in this classification must travel throughout Wayne County. Candidates will be required to travel to homes, community-based settings, hospitals, schools, courts, etc.

Mobile Crisis Operations is a 24/7 unit. There will be positions offered for the Day Shift (7-3); Afternoon Shift (3-11) and the Midnight Shift (11-7). Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule.

This description is not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as the essential functions performed. Management retains the discretion to add or change the position at any time.

Please Note: DWIHN requires proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions that may be required by law, will be approved when properly supported. Further information will be provided during the recruitment process.

The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer