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Centerstone is among the nation's leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people's lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY

OF POSITION A

Peer Crisis Specialist assists clients with articulating personal goals for recovery as well as teaching clients' problem-solving skills to strengthen personal recovery. Position advocates for clients with the treatment team and external referral sources when needed. Assists clients in determining reasonable and holistic steps moving into recovery and identify barriers to recovery goals. Will be expected to deploy with the team in the community to people experiencing a mental health and/or addiction crisis. Help transport others to resources as applicable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Deployment with a team in the community when someone is experiencing a mental health and/or addiction crisis. Assist consumers in determining reasonable and holistic steps moving into recovery and identifying barriers to recovery goals. Assist consumers with identifying personal strengths in daily living and recovery skills. Assist non-consumer staff in identifying program elements that are supportive or destructive to recovery. Facilitate evidence-based protocol work i.e. documentation and follow-up Engage clients in skills to assist with de-escalation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level High School Diploma or GED required. Years of Experience Self-identify as a voice of recovery with lived mental health and/or addiction experience and/or qualifies as an individual who has supported an immediate family member through recovery. Must be maintaining healthy recovery from mental illness and/or addiction. Certification/Licensure Must become State Certified within 90 days or attend the first available State training from date of hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing

• 20% Sitting
• 80% Squatting
• Occasional Kneeling
• Occasional Bending
• Occasional Driving
• Occasional Lifting
• Occasional

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Time Type:

Part time

Pay Range:

$16.50

• $23.

10 Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy: Medical, dental, and vision health coverage Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts 403b retirement plan with company match Paid time off and ten paid holidays AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid) Employee Resource Groups Continuing education opportunities Employee Assistance Program Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect. At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture. Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve. Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety. Centerstone is a nonprofit health system providing mental health and substance use disorder treatments. Services are available nationally through the operation of outpatient clinics, residential programs, the use of telehealth and an inpatient hospital. Centerstone also features specialized programs for the military community, therapeutic foster care, children's services and employee assistance programs. Centerstone's Research Institute provides guidance through research and technology, leveraging the best practices for use in all our communities. Centerstone's Foundation secures philanthropic resources to support the work and mission of delivering care that changes people's lives.