Peer Specialist - Crisis Stabilization Unit Quincy, MA

Quincy, MA

Aspire Health Alliance recognizes that attracting and retaining exceptional staff is the key to providing excellent care for our clients. Whether a staff member is providing direct care to those we serve or working on the administrative end supporting the services we are proud to provide, each person’s contribution is highly valued.

Our mission, vision and values are supported by organizational culture guiding the work for every staff member:
We are one compassionate, accountable community.

Working at Aspire Health Alliance can provide enormous job satisfaction. Your contribution is serving to help fulfill a mission, vision and values that support our belief that mental health is the foundation of a person’s overall health and we work to foster an environment that is safe and supportive and free of judgement or prejudice around mental health. In addition, Aspire Health Alliance offers a competitive package of compensation and benefits.

The Adult Community Crisis Stabilization (A-CCS) is an 8-bed, staff-secure, safe, and structured crisis stabilization and treatment services that serves as a medically necessary, less restrictive, and voluntary alternative to inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. The Adult Peer Specialist will serve on a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. This position will work closely with the Clinical Coordinator, Mental Health Worker, Nurses and Psychiatric Prescriber. This position will report to the Vice President of Crisis and Substance Use Services.

• Provides individual and group peer support, drawing on common experiences
• Validates clients’ experiences and provides guidance and encouragement to clients to take responsibility and actively participate in their own recovery
• Assist the team in providing education and information about recovery, wellness, crisis self-management, and information about accessing wellness and recovery services in the community
• Assist in the development and execution of the treatment plan and aftercare plan
• Provide education, support, and consultation to families/friends/guardians and other supports, as needed
• Provide crisis intervention under the supervision of clinical staff

• Must successfully complete Peer Specialist Certification within 6 months of hire
• Has experience with recovery from psychiatric disabilities
• Must have a strong commitment to the right and ability of each person with a severe and persistent mental illness to live in normal community residences; work in market jobs; and have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous supports and services
• Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses and respect for client rights and personal preferences in treatment are essential
• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Aspire Health Alliance is committed to and passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate, support, and promote diversity of thought, culture, and backgrounds. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, we base all employment decisions on each individual’s capabilities and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic.

Aspire Health Alliance strives to fully reflect the clients and communities we serve and believes that a diversity of interests and cultures leads to a stronger and more innovative organization.