Peer Specialist - Crisis Stabilization Unit
Peer Specialist - Crisis Stabilization Unit
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Job Description
The Adult Community Crisis Stabilization (A-CCS) is an 8-bed staff-secure safe and structured crisis stabilization and treatment services that serves as a medically necessary less restrictive and voluntary alternative to inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. The Adult Peer Specialist will serve on a collaborative multidisciplinary team. This position will work closely with the Clinical Coordinator Mental Health Worker Nurses and Psychiatric Prescriber. This position will report to the Vice President of Crisis and Substance Use Services.
JOB FUNCTIONS:
Provides individual and group peer support drawing on common experiences
Validates clients experiences and provides guidance and encouragement to clients to take responsibility and actively participate in their own recovery
Assist the team in providing education and information about recovery wellness crisis self-management and information about accessing wellness and recovery services in the community
Assist in the development and execution of the treatment plan and aftercare plan
Provide education support and consultation to families/friends/guardians and other supports as needed
Provide crisis intervention under the supervision of clinical staff
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
