Advocate Peer Support Specialist - PRN

As a self-identified individual with lived experience in mental health services, the Peer Support Specialist offers compassionate, direct support to individuals within the community. This role emphasizes rehabilitation and recovery, helping clients develop skills to manage psychiatric symptoms and enhance community living.

Mobile Peer Support Specialists provide focused, goal-oriented assistance to individuals facing mental health crises and substance use challenges, aiming to stabilize them in their community environment. Collaboration with clinical teams and community partners is essential to deliver intensive support when needed.

Essential Functions

• Support crisis call triaging and provide direct assistance to individuals experiencing mental health symptoms.
• Help clients identify proactive solutions to overcome recovery barriers.
• Conduct trauma-informed risk assessments under the guidance of a Qualified Mental Health Professional to address safety concerns.
• Work closely with community partners, caregivers, family members, physicians, and other providers until crisis episodes resolve.
• Participate in care coordination to arrange and monitor services.
• Work a schedule of 12-hour shifts, typically 3-4 days on with 3-4 days off, including evenings, overnight, and possibly weekends. PRN staff remain on-call during shifts and may be called in as needed.
• Complete documentation promptly and accurately.
• Attend trainings and meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Minimum Knowledge and Skills

Behavioral Skills

Education and Experience

Licenses and Certifications

This position serves a multi-county area in the Midwest region of the United States, providing vital crisis response and peer support services during evening and overnight hours.