Crisis Peer Specialist
The Adult Community Crisis Stabilization (CCS) program is a welcoming, 10-bed, staff-secure environment designed to provide short-term, compassionate, and clinically appropriate crisis stabilization services. As a voluntary and less-restrictive alternative to inpatient hospitalization, our program focuses on safety, dignity, and person-centered care.
We are looking for a dedicated Adult Peer Specialist to join our collaborative, multidisciplinary team. You’ll work alongside a supportive group of professionals, including our Clinical Coordinator, Mental Health Workers, Nurses, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners. This is your opportunity to use your lived experience to inspire hope, empower others, and model what recovery can look like.
Responsibilities:
- Provide compassionate individual and group peer support, drawing from your own lived experiences
- Validate and encourage clients as they take active steps toward their own recovery goals
- Partner with the treatment team to share education around recovery, wellness, and crisis self-management
- Assist in the creation and implementation of individualized treatment and aftercare plans
- Offer support, education, and consultation to families, friends, guardians, and other natural supports
- Provide crisis intervention under supervision of clinical staff
Schedule:
Part-time: 20 hours per week
Flexible hours!
Requirements:
- Willingness to complete Peer Specialist Certification within 6 months of hire
- Personal experience with recovery from psychiatric disabilities
- A strong belief in every person’s ability to live, work, and thrive in the community with the right supports
- Ability to build trusting, supportive relationships and to honor each client’s preferences and rights
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
By becoming part of the CCS team, you will be joining a mission driven program that values compassion, empowerment, and recovery-oriented care. Your voice matters and your lived experience can change someone’s life. If you’re passionate about supporting others and want to grow your career in behavioral health, apply now!