Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in behavioral health and mental health counseling, with a focus on providing crisis intervention and management. This role is essential in supporting individuals facing various challenges, including addiction and mental health issues such as depression, schizophrenia, etc. The Support Specialist will work collaboratively with clients to foster resilience, promote recovery, and enhance overall well-being.

Duties

• Provide crisis intervention and management services to clients in need of immediate support.
• Conduct assessments to evaluate clients' needs and develop individualized support plans.
• Offer behavioral health counseling, mentoring, and motivational interviewing techniques to encourage personal growth.
• Facilitate addiction counseling sessions and provide resources for recovery.
• Maintain accurate documentation of client interactions within EHR systems to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and support services for clients.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in social work and mental health.

Requirements

• Highschool or GED Diploma
• Proven experience in crisis intervention, crisis management, and behavioral health settings.
• Strong knowledge of mental health counseling techniques and addiction counseling practices.
• You must have personal experience with mental health challenges, substance use, or both—and be in recovery. This is the heart of peer support.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• 1–2 years of demonstrated recovery to ensure stability and readiness to support others.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person