Crisis Certified Peer Specialist

Location: Indianapolis

* Collaborate with individuals to develop personalized treatment plans that address their specific needs.
* Maintain regular communication with referral sources and guardians to discuss progress, transition planning, and relevant clinical matters.
* Participate in meetings to ensure continuity of care for individuals.
* Assist in researching and referring individuals to outside resources when necessary.
* Schedule treatment appointments and provide transportation to and from Recovery Support Services and community-based services.
* Accompany clients to appointments when permitted, representing the agency professionally.
* Support clients in accessing medical services and document all services in accordance with state and CARF standards.
* Offer crisis intervention and facilitate group education sessions as scheduled.
* Pursue professional development through training to meet required hours every two years.
* Utilize peer support to foster recovery and resilience in individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.
* Help individuals build connections with others, their overall community, and Recovery Supports within their community.

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This requires transportation of clients.
* Assist individuals in accessing information and support for mental health and substance use disorders.
* Support individuals in making independent choices and taking an active role in their treatment.
* Help individuals identify their strengths and resources for recovery.
* Assist individuals in setting and achieving recovery goals through mentoring, advocacy, and coaching.
* Provide emotional, informational, and instructional support to help clients feel connected and develop recovery skills.
* Encourage clients to live a healthy, productive, and sober lifestyle during and after their time in the facility.
* Aid participants in creating personal treatment plans to actively engage in their own recovery.
* Adhere to ethical and confidentiality standards of the facility.
* Show interest in the long-term and short-term goals of the company.
* Ability to offer personal, unique knowledge and experiences of recovery while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
* Ability to share recovery skills that have worked and help the client identify skills that will work for them.
* Ability to serve as a source of hope for the client by demonstrating the ability to maintain recovery.
* Knowledge of and a basic understanding of case management and rehabilitation methods, principles, and techniques in relation to mental health and substance use disorder treatment.
* Knowledgeable about the challenges faced by individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders and know how to access the various community resources available.
* Knowledgeable about and should be familiar with the methods, modalities, legal requirements, and court procedures associated with treating mental health and substance use disorders.
* Knowledge of training techniques and practices used in a substance use disorder/mental health treatment setting is desired.
* Capable of effectively communicating ideas verbally and in writing to produce clear and concise reports.
* Ability to connect clients/patients to recovery resources, including mutual aid support groups, in the communities they serve.

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* General knowledge of computers
* Must be willing to self-identify as a present or former client of mental health and/or substance use services OR self identifies as a person in recovery from mental health and/or substance use disorder. If asked, present evidence of a sponsor and participation in a 12-step program.
* Requires one year of direct and personal experience with the mental health system as a primary consumer of services.
* Able to complete a state-approved Certified Peer Support training program and other required trainings within six months of employment.
* Exceptions to the qualifications listed may be made by the appropriate Leadership.
* Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) is preferred,
* but not required.
** Minimum of a High school diploma or equivalent
* Must meet the standards of CPRS (Certified Peer Recovery Specialist) or CRSS (Certified Recovery Support Specialist).
* 2,000 hours supervised work experience, which can include any combination of paid or volunteer work
* 100 hours supervision in the CRSS performance domains
* 100 hours training and education related to CRSS domains, professional ethics and responsibility, and other core functions
* Successful completion of a written exam for CRSS.
* High School education or equivalent
* Two (2) years of responsible employment history.
* If required, complete a 5-Day Basic Training Program; following which, the individual must pass a State of Missouri approved certification examination within six months.
* Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint check.
* Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
* All training…