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Mobile Crisis Peer Support Specialist

River Valley Behavioral Health

Location: Owensboro, Kentucky
Type: Full-Time, Non-Remote
Posted on: April 11, 2024
RiverValley Behavioral Health - Acumen Counseling Services Owensboro, KY 42301 Job Summary: The Mobile Crisis Peer Support Specialist provides prompt strength-based assessment and crisis response to persons in the community with mental illness and/or substance use disorders. This position works with children, adults, and families experiencing crisis symptoms that put them at great risk for hospitalization or other higher out of home levels of care. Services provided are typically time-limited and involve crisis intervention. Serves as a fully integrated team member of the Mobile Crisis Team to provide expertise about the recovery process, symptom management, and the persistence required by clients. Service provision will focus on working with clients to enhance their recovery. Minimum Qualifications: · High School diploma or GED · Past or present consumer of mental health or substance abuse services with a history of sufficient progression toward recovery. · Awareness of the importance of recovery in living with a mental illness or addictions problem. · Past experience working directly with people in a service-oriented field is beneficial but not required About RiverValley Behavioral Health, Acumen Counseling Services: At RiverValley Behavioral Health, Acumen Counseling Services, we are committed to being an employer of choice in our communities. We have talented staff who are dedicated to improving our communities by empowering people to become the best versions of themselves. At RiverValley, we aspire to meet the needs of every patient we encounter. We are passionate about extending a hand to those in need of behavioral health services. Explore below to see how a career with RiverValley Counseling Services can bring you professional and personal fulfillment. We Offer: ·Competitive Pay based on experience ·Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental, vision, long-term disability, and Teledoc. ·Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability ·Paid Vacation & Sick leave ·9 Paid Holidays ·Retirement Planning ·Mileage Reimbursement for work-related driving ·Tuition reimbursement program ·Career development and growth opportunities ·Employee Assistance Program ·Employment Referral Program Benefits: are eligible for: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, and Long-term Disability are eligible for: Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, and 403b Screening Requirements: Motor Vehicle, Drug Screen, and Criminal Background Check Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Ability to Relocate: Owensboro, KY: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
Salary: $28.8K - $36.5K a year
Employment Type: Full-time
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