Peer Specialist- Crisis (7PM-7AM) (61235)

FLSA Status Non‑Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act; eligible for overtime pay. Job Type Full‑time. Role Overview At Diversus Health, join our diverse and inclusive team as a Peer Support Specialist and help impact 13,000+ lives. Responsibilities Shows compassion, dignity, and respect; possesses active and reflective listening skills; has a clear sense of boundaries; and is far enough in the recovery process to manage job difficulties without compromising their own personal wellness and recovery plan. Outreach and educate community and individual clients to provide an understanding of basic mental health and substance use education and provide peer‑to‑peer support through engagement and skill building. Maintains current knowledge and information on community resources; assists in the completion of consumer forms within the scope of the position in addition to assisting with training, supporting and guiding clients into addressing overall needs and increasing community connection. Preserve community relationships that will have a positive impact on services offered to individuals with mental health and substance use issues; connects with defined marginalized populations to provide support in connecting individuals to needed treatment. Appropriately applies key concepts and philosophies of Diversus Health when working with clients in a strengths‑based, solution‑focused approach. Alerts the team of potential crisis interventions as needed. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Ability to complete NAMI's Peer Provider training program within 90 days of hire. Mental Health First Aid Training completed within 60 days of hire. Clean driving record. Self‑identified consumer in recovery or parent/child or adult with experience with mental illness and/or substance use disorder; or self‑identified individual in recovery. Excellent customer service skills. Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Suite. Strong written and oral communication skills with the capability to accurately and professionally implement and document services rendered. Ability to develop professional working relationships with partner agencies. Demonstrated ability to maintain personal wellness and recovery tools. Shares commitment to values and priorities: Passion Innovation Excellence Humility FUN Corporate Citizenship Transparency Integration and Value in Diversity. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Previous completion of NAMI's Peer Provider training program. Mental Health First Aid Training (completed within 60 days of hire). Excellent customer service skills. Proficient computer skills, to include Microsoft Suite, with typing speed 25+ w.p.m. for input/output of client information using electronic medical records. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to develop professional working relationships with partner agencies. Demonstrated ability to maintain personal wellness and recovery tools. Benefits Exceptional health benefits (medical, dental, vision). 4% 401(k) company match fully vested. Vacation and sick time. Paid long‑term disability coverage. Paid holidays, including 3 floating holidays. Employee Assistance Program (includes free therapy access). Robust training program. Second language monthly bonus (subject to assessment). At Diversus Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and behavioral healthcare unite to make lives better. Our goal is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Every day. The environment at Diversus Health is fluid. Roles and responsibilities may be altered to accommodate changing business conditions and objectives. Employees may be asked to perform duties outside the specific work listed. This position may require you to work standard hours as well as flexible hours before and after standard hours, and overtime in excess of 40 hours in a week. Diversus Health does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Diversus Health