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Certified Recovery Specialist - Part Time

Job Details

Job Location

Mobile Crisis Resolution Team - Coatesville, PA

Position Type

Part Time

Education Level

High School

Job Shift

Any

Provides supportive peer counseling and advocacy to adult consumers receiving services in the through this mobile crisis program. Demonstrates knowledge of mental illness and the services available in the community. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the needs of the consumers served. He or she must be able to assess and interpret data about the consumer’s status in order to identify each consumer’s needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the consumer group. Required to report to work in inclement weather. PT staff must work a minimum of four 4-hour shifts per month including 2 major holidays (New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas) annually.

Legacy operates the State-designated Crisis Intervention Program for Chester County, providing evaluations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to individuals experiencing a psychiatric crisis or posing a danger to self, others, or property.

Hours:

Part Time; various shifts available.

This is a Part Time position with the following benefits:

+ Time a half paid for work on Agency-recognized holidays

+ Training opportunities throughout the year

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent, with proof of some post-high school training, college work, or certificate program. AA/AS degree preferable. Must be a survivor of mental illness with a minimum of 1 year in recovery and must have knowledge of the mental health system. Expected to obtain general certification for peer services.

Your driver's license must be in good standing, with no recent suspensions or violations of careless/reckless driving or excessive speeding of more than 20 MPH, and no more than 2 moving violations within the last 3 years.

Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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