Mobile Crisis Management Certified Peer Support Specialist

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis response for recipients 24/7/365.
• Assess crisis, determine risk, mental status, and medical stability.
• Provide face-to-face responses as needed.
• Develop and revise crisis plans for new and existing recipients.
• Obtain authorization for additional services after 32 units of service.
• Complete daily full-service notes on the day of service.
• Ensure documentation is completed in black ink and accurately reflects the day's events.
• Coordinate movement across levels of care and discharge planning.
• Monitor and manage presenting psychiatric and addiction symptoms.
• Linkage to appropriate services, including transportation.
• Supervise Peer Support Paraprofessionals.
• Forward documentation to designated staff as required.
• Support recipients' self-respect, personal dignity, and physical safety.
• Work cooperatively with all staff and maintain positive relationships with recipients and families.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and consumer conferences.
• Report changes in consumer conditions, family situations, or needs.
• Report accidents, incidents, and suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
• Be familiar with agency policies and procedures, including emergency services and medication administration.
• Absorb HIPAA regulations and maintain confidentiality.
• Operate office equipment as necessary.
• Keep up-to-date with required training.
• Ensure consumer rights are met and maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Current or former consumer of mental health and/or substance abuse services.
• At least 1 year of demonstrated recovery time between diagnosis and application as PSS.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Completed a 40-hour Peer Support Specialist training curriculum and have a valid certificate.
• Completed additional 20 hours of relevant training.
• Submitted two Personal Reference Forms.
• At least one year’s experience in providing crisis management services in 24/7 response settings.
• Holds a license, certificate, registration, or permit issued by a governing board regulating a human service profession (except nursing).
• A Master’s prepared individual with a degree in a human service area with one year of experience.
• A Bachelor’s prepared individual with a degree in a human service area with two years of experience.
• A Bachelor’s prepared individual with a degree in an area other than a human service field with four years of experience.