Crisis Line Peer Support (KRCC – Perry County)

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 : individual meets the eligibility requirements set forth in 908 KAR 2:220 Section 2 to serve as a Peer Support Specialist in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

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

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