About this role
Job Description : This member of the Crisis Team has the responsibility to mentor clients and participate in daily team staffing and treatment plans.
Role and Responsibilities
- Member of the multidisciplinary Crisis Team who has experience as a recipient of behavioral health services.
- Will share personal, practical experience and firsthand knowledge and insight for the benefit of the client and the treatment team.
- Serve as mentor to clients to promote hope and empowerment in treatment.
- Participate in daily team staffing and treatment plan review meetings.
- Assist with follow up of clients served by Crisis team.
- Attend staff meetings, in-service trainings and workshops as required.
- Complete all documentation in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with medical records guidelines.
- Schedule may be a swing shift. Hours will vary due to being part of mobile crisis unit.
- Provide collaborative, proactive and positive relationships with families.
- Demonstrate good communication and leadership skills to facilitate maximum family involvement.
- Demonstrate care, balance, creativity and commitment to the children and families being served.
- Advocate for clients, parents, and caregivers, at the local and state levels.
- Cover 988 hotline shifts.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Two years of volunteer or work experience with adults with behavioral health challenges.
- Capable of visiting consumers in their homes or the community, which may not be handicapped accessible.
- Must have knowledge and ability to manage their own mental illness and must be well established in their individual recovery.
Special Requirements
- Must possess a valid drivers license.
- Have reliable transportation.
- Must obtain Peer Support Specialist Certification.