Are you passionate about helping others? Do you know someone that is affected by mental health issues? If so, then we are looking to talk with you? Join West Central's Mobile Crisis Rapid Response team providing in-person support during and after crisis, trauma and disasters 24 hours a day/7 days a week! The primary goal with this program is to assist individuals with a mental illness before they end up in a significant crisis and require hospitalization. West Central Behavioral Health Mobile Crisis is looking to hire an individual(s) with lived experience in either mental health or substance abuse to help those in need during these times when other service providers are not available. The Mobile Crisis Team works closely with other Community Health Centers, area schools, law enforcement, hospitals, businesses, and other community-based delivery systems. This will occur within a two-person team. As a part of this team you will assist with the crisis evaluation process, schedule and conduct timely follow-up interventions, assist with psychosocial supports and develop an individualized recovery plan. To do this, we need passionate and dedicated individuals. Individuals with high school diploma or lived experience. For individuals who already have a full-time job, but believe in our mission, there are shifts available for first, second and third shifts time blocks. A Crisis Peer Support develops meaningful and trusting relationships with clients, acts as a mentor and advocate, and gives consumers the support they need to better advocate for themselves, based on their personal experiences. The Crisis Peer Support Specialist provides clients an example of what they can strive for in their recovery and works as a part of an interdisciplinary team. High School diploma or GED equivalent OR Lived experience Excellent customer service skills Excellent organizational and communication skills Be a part of our team! West Central provides a generous benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, local discounts, paid holidays and paid time off! Ask us about creative work schedules, full time/part time, geographic options, different shifts, job sharing, even cross-functional work to keep things interesting! We are committed to continuous improvement of our employees. We provide ongoing education through e-Learning, in-service programs presented by internal staff and external presenters. CEUs are available for most in-service programs. Loan Repayment Program: As a nonprofit organization providing services to underserved populations, you may be eligible to participate in the following loan assistance programs: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Agency Student Loan Assistance Program – eligible up to $10,000 over 3 years For over forty years, West Central Behavioral Health, a community mental health organization, has dedicated itself to"...promote, preserve and strengthen the mental health and quality of life in our community.” To accomplish this, West Central has assembled a team of talented professionals. Working together toward a common goal, our staff served nearly 2,700 children, adolescents and adults last year. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Veteran- and Recovery-Friendly Workplace!
