Certified Peer Support Specialist

1 week ago


Salt Lake, Utah, United States University of Utah Health Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Certified Peer Support Specialist to join our team at University of Utah Health. As a Certified Peer Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in providing support and guidance to individuals experiencing mental health challenges.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide outreach services to patients, responding to their needs and concerns.
  • Offer crisis intervention services to patients experiencing distress, using your expertise to help them navigate challenging situations.
  • Make referrals to appropriate community resources, ensuring patients receive the support they need.
  • Follow up with patients, providing ongoing support and guidance as they work towards their recovery goals.
  • Facilitate peer support groups, creating a safe and supportive environment for individuals to share their experiences and connect with others.
Requirements
  • Certified Peer Specialist or Certified Family Peer Support License, obtainable within a year of hire.
  • Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system, obtainable within 30 days of hire.
  • One of the following certifications: Certified Peer Specialist, Certified Family Peer Support Specialist, or Family Peer Support Specialist certification issued through the Utah Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH).
Preferred Qualifications
  • Two to four years of experience in a related field or area.
  • Bilingual skills, enhancing your ability to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands

This position involves intermediate work, requiring the ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects while providing patient care. Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

  • This position may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects while providing patient care to those with psychiatric conditions.
Physical Requirements

Color Determination, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Walking

About University of Utah Health

University of Utah Health is a patient-focused organization, committed to enhancing the health and well-being of individuals through patient care, research, and education. We value a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect, and seek staff who share our commitment to compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust.



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