Summary of Position: The purpose of this full-time benefitted eligible position is to champion the needs of the patients at the medical respite program by providing a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment. The peer support specialist will assist in reaching long-term and short-term goals both in and out of respite. This is a safety sensitive position.
Essential Responsibilities:
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Assist with admissions, discharges, and familiarity with the respite center
- Support substance use recovery in a harm reduction and trauma-informed manner
- Works in conjunction with the RN Program Manager to enhance the respite program and promote services
- Will help plan and implement groups in collaboration with the Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC), focused on optimal mental health including topics centered on well-being, motivational interviewing, distress tolerance, coping skills, etc.
- Responds to urgent situations as they arise in a trauma-informed manner
- Completes required documentation in electronic health record as required
- Participate in group and individual supervision
- Provides excellent customer service creating an environment of collaboration
- Attend required meetings and complete mandatory training
- May be required to provide transportation on an as needed basis
- Performs other duties as required
Qualifications:
Basic Knowledge/Skills:
- Basic knowledge of principles of behavioral health recovery
- Able to obtain vital signs accurately
- Proficient in reading and writing skills in English
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment
- Ability to apply critical thinking and respond calmly to challenging situations
- Demonstrates interest in working with an underserved population
- BLS Certification
Experience:
- High school diploma or General Education Development (GED)
- Lived experience required
- Completion of Peer Support training and Peer Support certification
- Fingerprint clearance card required
- Minimum 1 year experience in the behavioral health field
- Experience in a medical environment highly desirable
- Bi-lingual- Spanish highly desired
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Valid Arizona driver’s license, in effect for at least 3 years
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- Position requires extended periods of sitting and standing
- Position requires regular bending and reaching
- Must be able to lift, carry and push 20 pounds on an occasional basis
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $41,600.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person