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Peer Support Specialist/EmPATH/On-Call

1 month ago


Lexington, United States University of Kentucky Full time

Job Title
Peer Support Specialist/EmPATH/On-Call

Requisition Number
DU11994

Department Name
M8000:AMB-UK EMPATH

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Salary Range
$15.00-22.60/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
On Call

Required Education

High School Diploma/GED

Required Related Experience

No experience required

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Occasional lifting/pulling objects up to 25 lbs. Sitting for long periods of time.

Shift

Monday through Friday. Shift may vary; on-call

Job Summary

THIS IS AN ON CALL ROLE WITH A COMMITMENT OF APPROX 36 HOURS A MONTH

The UK HealthCare EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment Treatment and Healing) program seeks a Peer Support Specialist to work with patients in behavioral health crisis, including mental health and substance use disorders.

The EmPATH program focuses on providing supportive, trauma-resilient care to adults in acute behavioral health crisis through a holistic approach which includes individual and group psychoeducation, peer support services, case management and the medical treatment of substance use and mental health disorders.

This individual will be part of a multidisciplinary team of providers to provide comprehensive mental health care and support for patients in an observation setting. This individual will need to demonstrate understanding of peers’ experiences and feelings and have the ability to relate their own recovery story and with permission, the recovery stories of others to inspire hope.

The Peer Support Specialist will maintain a caseload of clients/patients and assist them and clinical staff to help facilitate an appropriate level of care. In addition, the Peer Support Specialist may lead psychoeducation groups and follow up with the patient following discharge to ensure they are engaging with community supports.

Responsibilities will include providing peer support services and related support to patients in a collaborative, academic environment, timely preparation of chart notes and submission of billing through the electronic medical record and participating in team/staff meetings.

Qualified candidates will have peer support services experience in providing support with a focus on patients greater than or equal to 18 years of age and with a diagnosed mental health or substance use disorder.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Communication, patient-centered peer support.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Kentucky Certified Peer Support Specialist preferred.

Deadline to Apply
08/31/2024

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