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Family Peer Support
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A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$34,756 / year median in Indiana
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Family Peer Support Oaklawn - 3.4 South Bend, IN Job Details 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Caregiving High school diploma or GED Driver's License Working with youth Full Job Description Family Peer Support - Mobile Response Team Do you have a heart for helping youth and young adults in their time of crisis? Are you looking for a rewarding and supportive work environment with opportunities to grow? Join Oaklawn, where hope and healing begin, in addressing the mental health needs of our community. Who We Are Oaklawn provides comprehensive mental health and addictions services for children, adolescents, adults and seniors in St. Joseph and Elkhart Counties in Northern Indiana. Intensive services have become Oaklawn's trademark—what we are known for and where much of our expertise lies. Sponsored by Mennonite Health Services Alliance, it is our philosophy at Oaklawn to treat the whole person—mind, body and spirit. This commitment, along with our faith-based heritage, our excellent staff of 875, our therapeutic environment, and our innovative treatment programs, provide a unique foundation for healing and hope. What We Offer We offer competitive compensation and career advancement opportunities. Start earning PTO the day you start Work life balance Behavioral health assistance Regular supervision What You'll Do Family Peer Support Professionals are specialized team members of the Mobile Response Team, providing rapid mobile response to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. In alignment with Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS), Family Peer Support Professionals draw on their lived experiences as caregivers raising a child with behavioral health challenges. They specialize in inspiring hope, connection, and providing guidance. They assist in risk assessment and safety/crisis planning. Following immediate stabilization, they provide mentoring, training, coaching and advocacy, create a bridge to community resources, and support individuals and families through system navigation. Keys roles for the Family Peer Support position include: Provide crisis hotline coverage and Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) Assist in crisis de-escalation, stabilization and resolution Perform risk assessment and safety and crisis planning Provide mentoring, coaching and advocacy, create a bridge to resources and support system navigation Minimum requirements: High School Diploma/GED required. BA/BS preferred. Must have a valid driver's license. Must have direct experience as a caregiver to a youth or young adult with behavioral health challenges and will utilize those experiences to inspire hope, connection, and provide guidance.