Peer Support Specialist - Part-Time

## Description

Start something meaningful - join our innovative Mobile Crisis Team within the Crisis Services and Outreach Department. **Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare** is looking for a compassionate and dedicated **Part-Time Peer Support Specialist** to join our team. If you're passionate about making a real impact in times of crisis, we want to hear from you. *Please note: Weekend availability is required.*

**Hourly rate for Crisis Service Peer Support Specialist with NO Certification = $16/Hour**

**Hourly rate for Crisis Service Peer Support Specialist with Certification by DMHA as a Certified Peer = $17.50/Hour**

**Why Work for Southwestern?**

• Part-time benefit options including Identity Theft, Critical Illness, and more!
• Student Loan Assistance Program
• Physical & Financial Wellness Programs
• Competitive Total Compensation Program
• Continuing education and training through Relias and in-person opportunities

## **Key Responsibilities**

• Provide peer recovery services including crisis intervention, outreach, and engagement
• Support individuals experiencing acute crisis in person and by phone
• Build rapport using lived experience
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams

## Qualifications
## **Qualifications:**

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Certification preferred; eligibility required.
• To be considered certified, must have either:
• Indiana Certified Peer Support Professional (CPSP-DMHA), or
• Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC-A or CPRC – ICAADA)
• To see if you are eligible, please go to: [FSSA: DMHA: Indiana Certified Peer Support Professionals](https://www.in.gov/fssa/dmha/Recovery/peer-support/#3__What_are_the_personal_requirements_to_apply_to_be_a_Certified_Peer_Support_Professional_) or [Mental Health America of Indiana CPRC](https://icaada.org/certifications/cprc/)
• Valid driver’s license and required insurance
• All candidates must undergo required background checks and a drug screen. Findings are evaluated in accordance with applicable laws and organizational policy and do not automatically disqualify applicants.

• **Looking to make a difference? Join our innovative Mobile Crisis Team in the Crisis Services and Outreach Department.**
• *EOE/AA including Veterans and Disabled.*
• *If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please call (812) 435-2057.*