Peer Support Specialist - Mobile Crisis

MFS; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

MFS is seeking a Peer Support Specialist on the Mobile Crisis Team to provide peer counseling, crisis stabilization, and recovery-focused support to clients and families. You will collaborate with the team to promote a respectful, strengths-based approach and connect clients with community resources.

The role emphasizes client self-determination, mutual respect, and non-directive guidance, working under clinical supervision to fulfill state contract obligations and improve outcomes in crisis

Qualifications

• Provides peer counseling and consultation to clients and families.
• Supports crisis stabilization and recovery processes.
• Advocates for client choice and self-determination.

Responsibilities

• Provides peer counseling and consultation to individuals and families.
• Acts as liaison with community resources and supports.
• Participates in crisis intervention under clinical supervision.
• Promotes team culture and recovery-focused practices.

Skills

Peer counseling

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Recovery oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Description

The Peer Support Specialist on the Mobile Crisis Team upholds the core principles of Peer Support which include, mutuality, reciprocity, a non-directive approach, being recovery focused, strengths based, inclusive, and safe. The Peer Support Specialist functions as a fully integrated team member to provide expertise in crisis stabilization and the recovery process. The Peer Support Specialist collaborates to promote a team culture that recognizes, understands, and respects each client’s point of view, experiences, and preferences. This individual follows Practice Guidelines for addressing Mental Health Emergencies advanced by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and assist the team in fulfilling our obligations under the Scope of Work covered in relevant State Contracts. Responsible to maximize client choice, self-determination and decision-making in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of treatment, rehabilitation and support services. Provides peer counseling and consultation to individual clients and families, along with consultation to team staff; acts as a liaison with community resources; carries out rehabilitation and support functions; and assists in treatment, substance abuse services, education, support and consultation to families, and crisis intervention under the clinical supervision of staff with professional degrees.

Requirements

• Must have a strong commitment that all with severe and persistent mental illness have the right and ability to live in normal community residences, work in market jobs and have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous supports and services.
• 2 year’s experience in community based psychosocial rehabilitation treatment or Case Management Services.
• Direct personal life experiences and/or experience with close family members may substitute for some or all of the experience requirement.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, but NOT required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.