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On-Call Recovery Support Specialist

DeKalb, IL, usFull-time2026-10-09 → 2026-11-12

Core

Provide on-call crisis stabilization, peer support, and case management for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises, diverting them from emergency services and supporting recovery.

Role type

Peer support specialist (behavioral health)

Builds

Crisis stabilization plans, individual service plans, and community reintegration pathways

Domain

Behavioral health / Mental health crisis intervention

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Peer support, trauma-informed care, crisis de-escalation, case management, advocacy, transportation, documentation, confidentiality, community liaison

Preferred skills

Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS), Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) facilitation, experience with severe and persistent mental illness, Medicaid Rule 132/140 knowledge

Technologies

Microsoft Windows, Office programs

Responsibilities

De-escalate behavioral health crises on-site, assess and evaluate consumer needs and strengths, transport consumers to appointments and services, implement individual service plans, consult with interdisciplinary teams and community agencies, document service provision and maintain clinical records, train other providers

Seniority

Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC