Peer Support Specialist - Crisis Response Team

Description

Peer Support Specialist

Crisis Response Team

Crisis Program Differential Available

Shift: Monday - Friday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm 

Join Our Team at North Range Behavioral Health!

At North Range Behavioral Health, we believe no one should face mental health challenges alone. Our compassionate team provides comprehensive, person-centered care, supporting individuals, families, and communities to thrive. We’re proud to be a leader in behavioral health services across Weld County, offering a wide range of programs for all ages and backgrounds

We focus on collaboration and trauma-informed care, integrating clinical expertise with research to create meaningful, lasting impact, join us in making a difference!

Vision: Where Hope Begins and Change Is Possible

Mission: Compassionate care for those facing mental health and addiction challenges

Values:

• Customer First: Supporting recovery every day
• Compassion: Treating all with empathy and respect
• Collaboration: Building strong relationships for effective care

Qualifications

About the Role: Crisis Response Team: Peer Support Specialist

As a member of the Crisis Response Team, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care and assessments to individuals and families in need of crisis intervention. This specialized team manages emergency walk-in services, crisis calls within the Weld County area, and after-hours emergency on-call services across a 12-county region in Northeast Colorado.

The Crisis Response Team conducts thorough assessments to understand each client's needs and circumstances, helping determine the most appropriate level of care in the least restrictive setting. Additionally, the team provides intensive care coordination for Weld County clients and discharge planning for individuals transitioning from higher levels of care back into their communities.

As a Peer Support Specialist, you can expect to provide a supportive environment to help clients identify their own goals toward recovery and/or resiliency. Peers help teach skills to help clients work towards their self-identified goals (social, educational, housing, benefit, illness management, etc.). You will use your unique personal experience to engage clients in a peer-to-peer capacity. 

Key Responsibilities:
 

• Use personal experience to model the value of every client’s experience and to teach effective coping techniques and self-help strategies that lead to recovery and resiliency. Offer clients hope regarding recovery and/or resiliency, through appropriate self-disclosure, role modeling, and coaching during the recovery process and/or development of resiliency.
• Assist with administrative tasks including greeting clients at the walk-in center and collaborating with the crisis team to organize and maintain the office space.
•  Collaborate with therapists to coordinate services in response to the client's needs and behaviors to achieve the goals of the service/treatment plan as assigned; prevent deterioration, and or hospitalization. May be called upon for appraisal of client needs to make appropriate recommendations for services.
• Coordinate a wide variety of services for clients to receive benefits and access resources from internal and external service providers. May help identify client’s needs and provide access to services.
• Assist clients in identifying barriers to recovery/resiliency and individual warning signs; help cultivate positive behaviors to prevent relapse, avoid future crisis involvement, and focus on wellness.
• Assist clients in improving their well-being and quality of life by coaching in behavioral skills; educate clients to make informed choices; help clients problem solve and negotiate tasks/activities of daily living. May provide a listening ear when needed.
• Teach and role model the importance of medication monitoring, and clear communication with medical and mental health providers as needed; may assist clients in developing a wellness or recovery/resiliency plan.
• Provide support and encouragement to the client and/or family members.
• Advocate for the client in many different forums including, but not limited to, the school system, nursing homes, and with family.
• As required by the program, document progress reports, mentoring notes, letters, faxes, and phone calls; maintain electronic health records following agency standards.
   

Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma and/or ability to successfully demonstrate reading, writing, and speaking skills, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills highly desired.
   

Experience:

• Must have personal experience by having been impacted by mental illness, substance abuse issues, other co-occurring challenges, or any child and family issues.
• Demonstrate working a personal recovery/resiliency plan for at least one year is required.
• A Valid Driver’s License and driving record that meets with agency insurability as set forth by someone who must transport clients/program participants.
• Must have sensitivity to individual needs and show respect for a person’s independence and ability.
• Ability to take peer-to-peer training as required.
   

Additional Eligibility Requirements:
 

• Annual Flu Vaccinations
• Annual TB Testing

Why Join Us?

At North Range Behavioral Health, we invest in you—your growth, well-being, and career development. We offer a supportive, flexible work environment with plenty of opportunities for learning and advancement.

Perks and Benefits:

• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Loan forgiveness and employee referral bonuses
• Tuition assistance for professional development
• Employee wellness programs and recognition initiatives

We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. North Range Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Start your journey with us today – Where Hope Begins and Change Is Possible!

Salary : $16 - $22