Community Health Worker (Peer Support Specialist) – Mobile Crisis Response Team Program (North Coastal San Diego)

Exodus Recovery, Inc is looking for full-time and per diem Community Health Worker/Peer Support Specialists for our Mobile Crisis Response Team located in San Diego, CA.

Program Overview:

The Mobile Crisis Response Team Program (MCRT) is an innovative new program for San Diego County. MCRT will respond to urgent/emergency (non-911) calls and provide crisis intervention for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis, and to connect them to the most appropriate level of care. These services will be provided to adults, including Transitional Age Youth (TAY) and older adult populations in the North Coastal San Diego County Region. This is a field-based program that includes transporting clients.

Job Summary:

The Community Health Worker (CHW) is a Peer Support Specialist teamed up with a Licensed Clinician and Case Manager to be dispatched to crisis calls in the community. Peer Support candidates are individuals who have personal lived experience of a mental illness and recovery; or an individual who has personal lived experience with a family member with mental illness or substance abuse. This unique member of the team will promote engagement and actively promote an understanding of the client’s point of view and preferences as well as provide support and case management services. Teams will complete onsite behavioral health and risk assessment, crisis intervention, triage for the level of care need, make linkages to appropriate services, and when needed short-term case management. Teams will work collaboratively with community partners.

Qualifications/Education:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED
• Peer Support Specialist certificate required
• Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience: 2 years of experience working with individuals with mental health and/or substance abuse issues desirable
• Experience: 2 years of behavioral health crisis intervention experience preferred
• Knowledge of crisis intervention, community resources, and trauma-informed care
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of the therapeutic process, community resources, and crisis intervention skills
• Ability to work independently and show mature judgment
• Bilingual Spanish preferred
• Ability to operate an automobile with a clean driving record

Commensurate with experience.

- Please include your telephone number on your resume so we may contact you for an interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a familial or close relationship with a current Exodus employee? If yes, please tell us the employee’s name.

License/Certification:

• Peer Support Specialist Certificate (Required)

Work Location: In person