Mobile Crisis Peer Specialist (Part Time) Job at Community Care Alliance, Woonsocket, RI

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  • Community Care Alliance
  • Woonsocket, RI

Job Description

Mobile Crisis Peer Specialist (Part time; 16 hours)

  Pay Rate: $24.83/hr

Community Care Alliance   is seeking a part time certified peer specialist to work as a member of our 24/7 mobile crisis team. The certified peer specialist will work with a team consisting of a clinician, RN, case manager and community mental health worker and assist individuals who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis. This team responds to crises in the community and assists individuals with immediate access to an assessment and services. The role of the Peer Specialist is to interact with individuals seen and provide a bridge between providers and adults experiencing mental health and/or substance use issues.

The certified peer specialist should be an individual who has lived experience with substance abuse, a behavioral disorder or a mental health disorder who has made progress in their own recovery and has completed specialized training qualifying them to help others in their recovery. This individual should be comfortable honoring multiple pathways to recovery. The Peer Specialist will work as part of a team when providing crisis level of care. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work and communicate effectively and serve as a role model for peers, providing them with coping skills and connecting them to resources in the community. The ideal candidate will be readily able to engage in active supervision and be practice positive and healthy self-care.

Flexible schedule, days, may include evenings and some weekend coverage.  

Education/Skills:  

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Have successfully completed and passed a co- occurring Peer Specialist Training program endorsed by BHDDH and possess or be eligible for the IC/RC state certification.
  • Additionally, the candidate must have a recent work or volunteer history work experience for at least 12 months within the past 3 years.
  • An ideal candidate is someone who can honor a trauma-informed, client-centered care perspective and be accepting of diversity of perspectives and backgrounds. 
  • A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation is required. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

To apply for this opening please visit our website  and select "Careers" and then "Current Openings" to fill out an application and upload your cover letter and resume.

About Us

Community Care Alliance provides an array of services and supports that are linked together so people can access help for their unique situations. Our goal is to help all members of our community become healthier, more self-reliant and better informed to meet their economic, social and emotional challenges.

Community Care Alliance is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.

Military friendly employer!

Job Tags

Hourly pay, 16 hours, Part time, Work experience placement, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,

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