Certified Peer Specialist CPS Mobile Crisis at Behavioral Health Link

Macon, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Quality Of Work, Productivity, Teamwork, Adaptability, Attention To Detail, Conflict Management, Customer Focus, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Intelligence, Prioritization, Time Management, Result Orientation, Bi-lingual

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description Immediate openings for Full and Part time Certified Peer Specialists in Macon and surrounding areas. LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE, APPLY TODAY!!! ***Candidates must meet job and residency requirements for this role. Valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation is required. *** ***Please make sure to submit a current resume, cover letter (optional) and three (3) professional references, which is required.*** Available Shifts: Mon/Tues/Thurs/Sat 5am to 3pm (FT 40hrs) Sunday-Wednesday 7am to 5pm (FT 40hrs) Wednesday-Saturday 7am to 5pm (FT 40hrs) Tues/Thurs/Fri/Sat 8am to 6pm (FT 40hrs) Sunday-Wednesday 12pm to 10pm (FT 40hrs) Wednesday to Saturday 12pm to 10pm (FT 40hrs) Monday-Friday 10pm to 6am (FT 40hrs) Sunday 5am to 3pm and Monday 8am to 6pm (PT 20hrs) Pay Rate: CPS ($19.00 an hour for the first year, $20.00 an hour after one year of service) Mission/Role: Serves as second responder providing community-based, face-to-face, rapid response to children and adults with behavioral health conditions, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in an active state of crisis. This service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. MCRS is provided in community settings including, but not limited to: homes, residential settings, other treatment/support settings, schools, hospital emergency departments, jails, and social service settings. Benefits Competitive Salary & 4 weeks of paid time off a year Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Mileage Reimbursement for all miles travelled Free Virtual Mental Health via Teladoc – 100% Employer Paid- Access to therapists, Psychologists & Psychiatrists for all members of your household. 16 Hours PTO for Continuing Education Annually 10 Paid Holidays Annually - You will be required to work 1 major holiday and 2 minor holidays, if your schedule falls on a holiday. 100% Employer paid life insurance coverage up to 1x your annual salary. 401k Plan eligible to participate after 90 days of employment- Roth and Traditional plans available (discretionary annual match dependent upon company performance) Fulfilling and meaningful work that saves lives and makes a positive impact on the world and society! Requirements Qualifications Education: Georgia CPS certification and High school diploma required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience working with consumers with mental health and/or substance abuse disorders. General Work Competencies: Communication, Quality of Work, Productivity, Teamwork. Must be computer literate and proficient. Position Specific Competencies: Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Conflict Management, Customer Focus, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Intelligence, Prioritization/Time Management, Result Orientation, Bi-lingual preferred. Working Conditions: This job requires employees to respond to mobile dispatches throughout the shift, via their own personal vehicle. The position requires frequent in person interaction. The ability to stand, walk, drive, speak and move freely (including navigating stairs) are required. You must be able to drive at any time of day or night, and do so safely and without restriction for length, duration or condition of the drive. At times, driving in heavy traffic or other adverse weather conditions may be required. The position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers – including virtual meeting software and various communications applications and smart phones. Bending, lifting, and manipulating objects up to 25 lbs. may be occasionally required. Ability to drive, stand, or walk for up to 8+ hours a day outdoors is required. ***Please note we are a paperless environment/workplace*** **Behavioral Health Link is a drug free workplace every employee will be required to do drug screening. ** Please Note: This is a contract role with the State, currently secured through BHL and guaranteed through December 31, 2025 pending contract renewal. "INDEED3"

Responsibilities

Provide community-based, face-to-face, rapid response to individuals with behavioral health conditions in crisis. Services are delivered in various community settings, including homes, schools, and hospitals.