The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Inc.
Peer Specialist - Adult/Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention (CBHC)
The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Inc., Pittsfield, Massachusetts, us, 01201
Peer Specialist - Adult/Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention (CBHC)
Join to apply for the
Peer Specialist - Adult/Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention (CBHC)
role at
The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Inc. Peer Specialist - Adult/Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention (CBHC)
1 year ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Peer Specialist - Adult/Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention (CBHC)
role at
The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Inc. General Description
This position is responsible for helping to make AMCI services welcoming, supportive and responsive to individuals who utilize them and their support system. Peer Specialists convey hope and provide psycho-education, including information about recovery, rehabilitation, and crisis self-management. Schedule varies - flexibility possible!
General Description
This position is responsible for helping to make AMCI services welcoming, supportive and responsive to individuals who utilize them and their support system. Peer Specialists convey hope and provide psycho-education, including information about recovery, rehabilitation, and crisis self-management.
Essential Job Functions
Direct Care
Provide safe, intensely supervised, and supportive therapeutic environment. Assist in arranging services to which the individual is referred following an AMCI intervention. Work with the individual and their support system during the transition to those follow up services. Support the explanation of the process to access services, availability of self-help resources, and provide follow up for those who may or may not be ready to accept help at the time of initial contact.
Administrative Duties
Complete all paperwork in a timely manner. Participate in all relevant staff meetings, supervision and required trainings, i.e., OSHA, CPR, First Aid, etc. Keep supervisor(s) well informed and update all treatment team members on a regular basis. Complete all tasks assigned which impact on the organized functioning of the program.
Other Responsibilities
Provide an atmosphere conductive to enhancing mental health and recovery in keeping with human rights of individuals Must provide services in a caring, compassionate manner that supports empowerment of the individual. Provide services in an energetic, enthusiastic manner Pay careful attention to working as a team member with other AMCI staff. Represent the agency in a professional manner at all times in keeping with the quality of care expected by the Brien Center Flexibly respond to program scheduling needs and assist other programs when assigned. Report any incident regarding the use of physical restraint, accidents, injuries and unusual events to program supervisor Follow all program/agency policies and procedures
Qualifications
High School or General Equivalency Diploma required Certification as Peer Specialist required within 6 months if being hired.
Skills
Knowledge of community resources Proficient knowledge of computers Must have excellent telephone and interpersonal skills
Working Conditions
Ability to work in a variety of settings including but not limited to: community based location; consumer home, schools, community agencies Facilitate groups in other community locations
Physical Conditions
Manual & visual dexterity; correctable Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Other Industries Mental Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Inc. by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Youth Specialist” roles.
Family Partner - Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention (CBHC)
Overnight Youth Development Professional
School-Based Case Manager - Youth Substance Abuse Services
Triage Counselor - Adult/Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention (CBHC)
Clinician - Adult/Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention (CBHC)
Library Senior Assistant - (Part Time) - Youth Services Department
Becket, MA $70,000.00-$90,000.00 1 week ago Administrative Assistant, Advancement Office (Full-Time, Onsite)
Registration Associate – 2 Empire Dr East Greenbush - FT Days
East Greenbush, NY $17.50-$21.80 2 days ago Registration Associate – 2 Empire Dr East Greenbush - FT Days
East Greenbush, NY $17.50-$21.80 2 days ago Young Adult Librarian (Library Supervisor / Specialist I in the Youth Services Department)
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Join to apply for the
Peer Specialist - Adult/Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention (CBHC)
role at
The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Inc. Peer Specialist - Adult/Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention (CBHC)
1 year ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Peer Specialist - Adult/Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention (CBHC)
role at
The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Inc. General Description
This position is responsible for helping to make AMCI services welcoming, supportive and responsive to individuals who utilize them and their support system. Peer Specialists convey hope and provide psycho-education, including information about recovery, rehabilitation, and crisis self-management. Schedule varies - flexibility possible!
General Description
This position is responsible for helping to make AMCI services welcoming, supportive and responsive to individuals who utilize them and their support system. Peer Specialists convey hope and provide psycho-education, including information about recovery, rehabilitation, and crisis self-management.
Essential Job Functions
Direct Care
Provide safe, intensely supervised, and supportive therapeutic environment. Assist in arranging services to which the individual is referred following an AMCI intervention. Work with the individual and their support system during the transition to those follow up services. Support the explanation of the process to access services, availability of self-help resources, and provide follow up for those who may or may not be ready to accept help at the time of initial contact.
Administrative Duties
Complete all paperwork in a timely manner. Participate in all relevant staff meetings, supervision and required trainings, i.e., OSHA, CPR, First Aid, etc. Keep supervisor(s) well informed and update all treatment team members on a regular basis. Complete all tasks assigned which impact on the organized functioning of the program.
Other Responsibilities
Provide an atmosphere conductive to enhancing mental health and recovery in keeping with human rights of individuals Must provide services in a caring, compassionate manner that supports empowerment of the individual. Provide services in an energetic, enthusiastic manner Pay careful attention to working as a team member with other AMCI staff. Represent the agency in a professional manner at all times in keeping with the quality of care expected by the Brien Center Flexibly respond to program scheduling needs and assist other programs when assigned. Report any incident regarding the use of physical restraint, accidents, injuries and unusual events to program supervisor Follow all program/agency policies and procedures
Qualifications
High School or General Equivalency Diploma required Certification as Peer Specialist required within 6 months if being hired.
Skills
Knowledge of community resources Proficient knowledge of computers Must have excellent telephone and interpersonal skills
Working Conditions
Ability to work in a variety of settings including but not limited to: community based location; consumer home, schools, community agencies Facilitate groups in other community locations
Physical Conditions
Manual & visual dexterity; correctable Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Other Industries Mental Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Inc. by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Youth Specialist” roles.
Family Partner - Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention (CBHC)
Overnight Youth Development Professional
School-Based Case Manager - Youth Substance Abuse Services
Triage Counselor - Adult/Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention (CBHC)
Clinician - Adult/Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention (CBHC)
Library Senior Assistant - (Part Time) - Youth Services Department
Becket, MA $70,000.00-$90,000.00 1 week ago Administrative Assistant, Advancement Office (Full-Time, Onsite)
Registration Associate – 2 Empire Dr East Greenbush - FT Days
East Greenbush, NY $17.50-$21.80 2 days ago Registration Associate – 2 Empire Dr East Greenbush - FT Days
East Greenbush, NY $17.50-$21.80 2 days ago Young Adult Librarian (Library Supervisor / Specialist I in the Youth Services Department)
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr