Prn Certified Peer Specialist, Mobile Crisis - Philadelphia, United States - Elwyn

Elwyn

Verified Company

Philadelphia, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

***: The Certified Peer Specialist provides outreach to individuals receiving crisis supports and, following assessment/intervention by the Mobile Crisis Specialist and the medical professional, assists individuals by providing appropriate resources with the goal that the individual sees the crises in the context of a larger story of hope. The CPS plays an integral role in the interdisciplinary team including but not limited to providing a rapid response to community crises using a trauma-informed approach, assessment, crisis stabilization planning, social determinants of health screening and referrals, community engagement, and linking individuals to other services to meet their immediate and long-term needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Drawing on one's common experience as a peer, provide persons in recovery with peer counseling and support to validate their experiences, provide guidance, and encourage them to take responsibility and actively participate in their own recovery
Assist in the development of Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP); ensure immediate changes are made in plans as a person in recovery's needs change; model and support families, and advocate for individuals' rights and preferences
Serve as a mentor to persons in recovery to promote hope, empowerment, and community integration; model and promote the skills required for employment
Participate in staff organizational meetings and treatment planning review meetings by offering their perspective on the progress of individuals in the program
Document individuals' progress in the individual's medical record according to established methods, procedures and guidelines per regulatory standards
Provide expertise and consultation, from a recovery person's perspective to the entire CPS team concerning experiences of symptoms of mental illness, the effects and sideeffects of medications, responses to and preferences of treatment, and experiences of recovery
Collaborate with the team to promote a culture where individuals' experiences and preferences are recognized, understood, and respected and selfdetermination and decisionmaking are maximized and supported
Help persons in recovery and other CPS team members, in individual and group discussions, identify understand, and combat stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness and develop strategies to reduce selfstigma and stigma within the team
Collaborate with the CPS team to ensure the protection of rights in order to help persons in recovery to improve their knowledge of their rights and grievance or complaint procedures by way of interaction and discussions with individuals
Increase awareness of, and support participation in, selfhelp programs, advocacy organizations and the use of natural supports to promote recovery by engaging individuals in discussion and engaging clinical staff and outside resources, as needed
Assist in the provision of ongoing assessment of persons in recovery and response to treatment by suggesting appropriate changes in the recovery action plan to ensure that services respond to individuals' desires and needs
Maintain a flexible work schedule and availability, including some weekend and evening hours, in order to meet individuals' needs and schedules
Support and coach (if needed) the individual in finding and maintaining a safe and affordable place to live by using the internet, linking to agencies for housing resources
Teach moneymanagement skills (e.g. budgeting and paying bills) and coach individuals in accessing financial services (e.g., professional financial counseling, emergency loan services)
Support and coach (if needed) individuals in effectively engaging a personal primary care physician, dentist, and other medical specialists by using the internet, contacting providers, going with individuals to their doctor's appointments to advocate for the individual
Support and coach (if needed) the individual in seeking employment by searching the internet and making contact with appropriate job searching agencies and companies
Organize and lead individual and group social and recreational activities to help persons in recovery structure their time, increase social experiences, and provide opportunities to practice social skills
Pursue training and development opportunities that serve to ensure quality service provision and maintain CPS certification through the Pennsylvania Certification Board.
Adhere to the Certified Peer Specialist Code of Ethics/Conduct
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and safe crisis intervention using agencytrained protocols
Perform other duties as assigned

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:
Clinical Supervisor

DIRECT REPORTS:
None

CONTACTS:
Persons in recovery and their families, Elwyn staff, general public, funding sources, program evaluation personnel, related professional agencies/social service agencies, physicians/medical personnel, community mental health center