Per Diem Crisis Outreach Peer Support Specialist
$54,995–$54,995 year
On-site · Secaucus, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Per Diem Crisis Outreach Peer Support Specialist on a two-person Mobile Crisis Outreach Response Team in Hudson County. Responsibilities include providing evidenced-based crisis services, engaging individuals via Motivational Interviewing to provide non-clinical crisis support, de-escalation, and, when appropriate, transportation to crisis stabilization centers or hospital EDs; conducting follow-up to connect clients with social services to improve access to treatment; coordinating with family members and community providers; maintaining records per program requirements; and ensuring 24/7 access with weekend/holiday coverage under remote supervision from a Master’s Level Supervisor.
Required Qualifications
- Two years’ of continuous recovery experience based on personal experience with a mental illness or substance use disorder (AMI or SUD), and at least one year of field experience working with community individuals required.
- Must be certified by at least one of the following credentialing entities: Addiction Professional Certification Board as a Certified Recovery Support Practitioner (CRSP) or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS); Mental Health Association in New Jersey as a Certified Recovery Support Practitioner (CRSP); NSSDAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals as a National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS); Certified Wellness Coach; Community Mental Health Associate Certificate.
- The ability to provide effective crisis response and de-escalation and intervention as related to community mental health in the community.
- A valid NJ driver’s license and a good driving record.
- The ability to collaborate effectively with community providers and 988 managing entity.
- Knowledge of Hudson County resources helpful.
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