Crisis Peer Support Specialist

Crisis Peer Support Specialist

Job Number: 26-11395

Job Summary: Work in a dynamic, short-term residential treatment program to help support stabilization and continuity of care for adult individuals experiencing a crisis episode. This Peer Support Specialist (PSS) position will work to serve clients in a residential setting. The primary duties include providing peer support for clients working on ongoing stabilization with therapeutic interventions, relapse prevention services, and facilitating transition and linkage for continuity of care to individuals experiencing challenges with mental health and/or substance abuse, homelessness, and criminal justice involvement within the community. The PSS will assist with guiding and coordinating clients' treatment planning to include their desired goals and identified tasks for client self-care through lived experience and applicable skill sets. The PSS will be working alongside the multi-disciplinary team staff to comply with and adhere to contractual criteria, agency guidelines, and program requirements. The PSS will work in close collaboration with the Program Manager (PM) as well as other personnel and partners to continuously assess, develop, and refine the service delivery system to assist clients' success, offering optimal resources with compassion and using evidence-based practices. The PSS may engage with other community supporting stakeholders to promote cohesive, comprehensive, quality, and effective therapeutic diversion and deflection for individuals to be able to establish a productive and positive foundation for sustainable, independent, and healthier living.

Regular, predictable attendance is considered to be an essential requirement for this position. Other duties may be assigned. May require a flexible work schedule.

Integral Care employees are to strive to maintain a trauma sensitive workplace, to embrace trauma sensitive and informed practices, and to foster a supportive and welcoming environment of care.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

License:

• Current and valid Texas driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Peer Specialist Supervisor Certification (PSS).

Experience:

• At least of 1 year of experience working in crisis residential care, psychiatric hospitalization, substance use treatment facilities, or other behavioral health treatment settings.

Hours: Full - Time.

Workdays: Monday - Friday.

Workhours: 6:00PM - 10:00PM

Salary: $21.66 an hour, plus an additional 18% crisis stipend.

Position may be eligible for an additional shift differential pay.

• Second Shift: $3.25/hour.
• Third Shift: $7.25/hour.
• Weekend Shift: $8.00/hour.

Why join us: Integral Care has proudly served Travis County residents for the past 50 years. As the largest provider of behavioral health services in Travis County, we are dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children living with mental illness, substance use disorder, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

By joining our team, you will find rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us, and together we can help improve the quality of life for the people we serve. Imagine your career at Integral Care!

Employee Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Generous vacation/holiday/sick leave
• Life and Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement account
• Gold's Gym membership discount
• Mileage reimbursement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex, or age.

For specific positions, additional compensation may be offered to candidates who are bilingual in English and another language deemed necessary for the role.

This position requires the employee to reside in the state of Texas.