Crisis Mobile Parapro

Job Description

Job Description

Woodlands Behavioral Healthcare Network is in search of Outstanding Mobile Crisis Paraprofessionals/Peer Support Specialist.

Are you passionate about helping others, especially those in crisis and ready to discover the difference you can make with a rewarding job that provides a sense of accomplishment and gratification?

If this describes you, then Woodlands wants you to be a part of our team!!! At Woodlands, we work to inspire hope, promote resiliency and aide in recovery. We strive to fulfill the aspirational goal of creating the absolute best experience with every person through all interactions, and we believe it begins with our employees.

What is in it for you :

• Health Insurance options (HSA or Traditional) with BCBS medical coverage
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Benefit
• Retirement Benefits - 401(a) with employer match / Optional 457(k)
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Group Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation Time Accrual

What you can expect:

Reporting to the Mobile Crisis Clinicians/Crisis Supervisor, our Mobile Crisis Paraprofessionals/Peer Support Specialists provide timely and effective trauma-informed prevention, intervention, postvention, and stabilization services for individuals of all ages experiencing mental health crises, as part of a larger, dynamic access and crisis team.

How you will make an impact:

• Responding on-scene to crisis calls in conjunction with licensed mobile crisis clinician.
• Communicating with community partners and stakeholders in the education, law enforcement and medical services.
• Assisting with postvention services (i.e. post crisis follow up visits/calls, linking with service providers)
• Triaging and linking with mobile crisis teams for field responses.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in related human services field and/or peer support specialist, peer recovery coach or Veteran peer support preferred.
• CPSS certification or eligibility
• 2 years of clinical experience desired – CMH experience preferred
• Experience with handling crisis situations is preferred
• General ability to understand suicidality, trauma, substance use, and psychotic disorders in the context of crisis is paramount to success in this position.
• The ability to understand and practice within standards and requirements set forth by regional, state, and federal entities needed.
• Strong decision making and interpersonal communication skills are also important.
• A thorough ability to maintain one’s own mental health, physical health, and overall wellness are encouraged.

ADA Specifications:

• This position is hybrid on-call (work from home, with availability to respond in the community)
  1. Stable internet connection required
  2. Availability to answer calls and respond to requests for intervention during scheduled shift
  3. Must have reliable transportation
• May be required to sit for long periods of time

1. Weekend Shift Position: 5:45am Saturday - 5:45am Monday

W oodlands Behavioral Healthcare Network provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.