Certified Peer Support Worker - Mobile Crisis - (CCBHC Expansion) (76-70)

Job Summary

With the expansion of LCDF services as a newly designated Certified Behavioral Health Community Center, we are creating a Mobile Crisis Response Team. This position will be responsible for providing peer support services to members with behavioral health issues, psychiatric disorders, drug and/or alcohol dependence, and physical illnesses. The peer worker will act as a consumer advocate, provide information and support for consumers, and assist consumers in their recovery process.

Core Competencies

• RECOVERY-ORIENTED:
• Hold out hope to those they serve, partnering with them to envision and achieve a meaningful and purposeful life.
• Help those they serve identify and build on strengths and empower them to choose for themselves, recognizing that there are multiple pathways to recovery.
• PERSON-CENTERED:
• Peer recovery support services are always directed by the person participating in services.
• Personalized to align with the specific hopes, goals, and preferences of the individual served and to respond to specific needs the individuals has identified to the peer worker.
• Participation in peer recovery support services is always contingent on peer choice.
• VOLUNTARY:
• Peer workers are partners or consultants to those they serve.
• Do not dictate the types of services provided or the elements of recovery plans that will guide their work with peers.
• RELATIONSHIP-FOCUSED:
• The relationship between the peer worker and the peer is the foundation on which peer recovery support services and support are provided.
• The relationship between the peer worker and peer is respectful, trusting, empathetic, collaborative, and mutual.
• TRAUMA-INFORMED:
• Peer recovery support utilizes a strengths-based framework that emphasizes physical, psychological, and emotional safety and creates opportunities for survivors to rebuild a sense of control and empowerment.

Additional Core Competencies

• Ability to effectively use Electronic Health Records.
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team and communicate effectively with others.
• Adopts a culturally sensitive and non-stigmatizing approach.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work under pressure without losing sight of objectives.
• Maintains confidentiality and discretion as a rule.
• Familiar with all personnel and company program policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Certification as a certified peer specialist in the state of New Mexico.
• Must maintain a clean driving record.
• Must submit to LCDF required background check, TB screen and drug testing.