Crisis Line Peer Support; KRCC – Perry

Title
:
Crisis Line Peer Support

Location
:
Kentucky River Community Care – Hazard Sunrise Center

Credentials
:
High School/GED;
Bachelor’s degree preferred. Possess general knowledge of mental health, substance use, and crisis services. Have organizational skills as well as knowledge and skills in coordinating client care and referral during a crisis.

Employment Type
:
Part Time/PRN

Skills
:
Call line monitoring and ensure calls are answered quickly and professionally, document calls, assess risk of suicide in a manner that meets protocol, compete documentation for data tracking, assess calls for additional services.

Eligibility Criteria
:

• 1. I am at least 18 years of age.
• 2. I have experience with mental health or substance use challenges and am now in recovery.
• 3. I have a current or past diagnosis of a mental health, substance use or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• 4. I have received or am receiving treatment.
• 5. I have a high school diploma or GED.
• 6. I have not been convicted of any disqualifying offenses as defined by state regulation.
• 7. I have completed or am in the process of completing an approved Peer Support Specialist training program in accordance with 908 KAR 2:220.
• 8. I am willing to appropriately share my recovery experience to support others.

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