Peer Specialist
Peer SpecialistJob DetailsJob Location Screening and Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) - Burlington County, NJ Position Type Part Time Education Level High School Job Category Nonprofit - Social Services The Behavioral Health Advocate provides supportive peer counseling and advocacy to adult consumers receiving services in the Screening Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP).
Demonstrates knowledge of mental illness and the services available in the community.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the needs of the consumers served.
He or she must be able to assess and interpret data about the consumer's status in order to identify each consumer's needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the consumer group.
Required to report to work in inclement weather.
Must work a minimum of four 4-hour shifts per month.
Required to work 2 major holidays (New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas) annually.
Legacy operates the State-designated Screening and Crisis Intervention Program for Burlington County, providing evaluations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to individuals experiencing a psychiatric crisis or posing a danger to self, others or property.
We make it our priority to screen and triage individuals in crisis within community settings as opposed to a hospital setting.
Our certified screeners and mental health professionals work together to stabilize the crisis and determine the most appropriate, least restrictive treatment option.
This is a part time position with the following
Benefits:
Training opportunities provided throughout the year
Retention bonus offered at $10.
50 per shift for part time staff Education/
Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent, with proof of some post-high school training, college work, or certificate program.
AA/AS degree preferable.
Must be a survivor of mental illness with a minimum of 1 year in recovery and must have knowledge of the mental health system.
Expected to obtain certification as a Certified Recovery Support Practitioner (CRSP).
Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Recommended Skills Behavioral Medicine Crisis Intervention Triage Certified Retirement Services Professional Mental Diseases Mental Health Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Demonstrates knowledge of mental illness and the services available in the community.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the needs of the consumers served.
He or she must be able to assess and interpret data about the consumer's status in order to identify each consumer's needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the consumer group.
Required to report to work in inclement weather.
Must work a minimum of four 4-hour shifts per month.
Required to work 2 major holidays (New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas) annually.
Legacy operates the State-designated Screening and Crisis Intervention Program for Burlington County, providing evaluations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to individuals experiencing a psychiatric crisis or posing a danger to self, others or property.
We make it our priority to screen and triage individuals in crisis within community settings as opposed to a hospital setting.
Our certified screeners and mental health professionals work together to stabilize the crisis and determine the most appropriate, least restrictive treatment option.
This is a part time position with the following
Benefits:
Training opportunities provided throughout the year
Retention bonus offered at $10.
50 per shift for part time staff Education/
Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent, with proof of some post-high school training, college work, or certificate program.
AA/AS degree preferable.
Must be a survivor of mental illness with a minimum of 1 year in recovery and must have knowledge of the mental health system.
Expected to obtain certification as a Certified Recovery Support Practitioner (CRSP).
Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Recommended Skills Behavioral Medicine Crisis Intervention Triage Certified Retirement Services Professional Mental Diseases Mental Health Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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