Mobile Crisis Peer Support Specialist - Newport, VT

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

• Collaborate with the mental health and substance use care professional to form a cohesive multidisciplinary team that responds to crisis situations in a timely manner.
• Respond to referrals and deploy to community settings within the designated response time, averaging 60 minutes, to provide crisis intervention services.
• Conduct crisis screening and assessment under the supervision of the mental health and substance use care professional, ensuring the individual's safety and determining appropriate disposition.
• Work closely with individuals and families to address the identified crisis issues and provide emotional support, empathy, and active listening.