Recovery Specialist, Mobile Crisis (Peer Recovery)

Job Description

Did you know that Porter-Starke Services in Valparaiso has a Mobile Crisis Team?

Come be a part of this new addition to our services and community as a Mobile Crisis Recovery Specialist! Sign on bonus available!

BENEFITS

401k w/ 20% match

11 paid holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Competitive wages

Generous PTO

Employee discounts (YMCA)

Employee referral program

HSA/FSA accounts

Monthly education loan repayment program

Tuition assistance for college programs available

Company paid life insurance

Casual Fridays

Work-life balance flexibility

Employee Assistance Program

Company recognition events

Free health screenings yearly

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Competencies:

The staff member must demonstrate knowledge of:

Signs and symptoms of substance use disorder

Signs and symptoms of mental health disorder

Crisis intervention services on-site and off-site, face-to-face, within the home, and community

De-escalation techniques

Assessing the client’s strengths and mental health needs accurately and objectively

Providing selected therapeutic communication to clients

Clients rights and confidentiality

Typing and basic computer usage

Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays according to on-call rotation

The requirement of adhering to policies and procedures of the agency and professional standards.

The staff member must demonstrate skills in:

Establishing trust between clients and treatment team members

Providing information and referrals to community services both in person and via the phone

Assisting in implementation of goals and objectives identified in treatment plans

Interacting with clients as peers by sharing common experiences

Assisting clients in understanding and managing their disorder and symptoms

Assisting clients in connecting with self-help groups when appropriate

Assisting clients in gaining access to local programs and services

Clarifying clients’ understanding of their rights and responsibilities as a recipient of substance use disorder services

Completing all necessary as required

Maintaining strict confidentiality at all times

Communication styles that generate a positive work environment

Locating, coordinating and accessing appropriate services for client.

Essential Functions:

Essential functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Completion of required assessments screenings, including but not limited to the Columbia Suicide Rating Scale (CSSRS)

Engage individuals in the crisis planning process and completion of a safety plan

Build rapport to support increased engagement, instillation of hope, and care coordination

Follow-up with individuals in-person, via phone, or telehealth within two days of the initial crisis intervention

Provide opportunity for warm hand-offs to identified resource needs (insurance navigation, housing, benefits and entitlements, primary care, educational, or vocational supports)

Provide referral to medication management to monitor medication compliance, education and training about medications, monitoring side-effects, and providing other nursing/medical assessments

Provide referral to Case Management (children’s or adult) when appropriate

Act as informant and advocate to clients regarding consumer rights and responsibilities

Develop and maintain close working relationship with management staff, co-workers and peers

Participate in team staffing to provide client and peer insight

Collaborates with treatment team to increase patient engagement in treatment as evidenced by consistent attendance at huddles, weekly team meetings, staffing, clinical supervision, and with community partners

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education and/or experience required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Individuals must be in recovery for a minimum of 1 year

High school diploma or equivalent required

Completion of a Peer Recovery Coach Certification (CAPRCI) or Certified Recovery Specialist (CHW/CRS) certification upon employment

One year of related experience preferred

Valid Indiana Driver’s license, personal owned auto insurance

Successful completion of a background check

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