Recovery Support Specialist-As Needed, Mobile Crisis Response
Core
A peer support specialist providing mobile crisis response and recovery support to individuals experiencing mental health and substance use crises, operating as a trauma-informed alternative to law enforcement or emergency rooms.
Role type
Peer Recovery Specialist (Mobile Crisis Response)
Builds
Crisis stabilization plans, individual recovery service plans, and community linkage for consumers.
Domain
Behavioral Health / Mental Health Crisis Intervention
Required skills
Peer support, trauma-informed care, crisis de-escalation, case management, advocacy, treatment planning, discharge planning, community resource linkage, documentation, driving.
Preferred skills
Personal recovery experience, severe mental illness support, drug/alcohol issue support, Medicaid Rule 132/140 knowledge, SUPR 2060 knowledge, Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS), Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) facilitation.
Technologies
WRAP, Medicaid Rule 132/140, SUPR 2060
Responsibilities
De-escalate behavioral health crises on-site, assess and evaluate consumer needs and strengths, implement individual service plans, transport consumers to appointments, advocate within systems, consult with hospital professionals and other agencies, refer consumers to human service programs, train other providers, document service provision.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC