Peer Support Specialist

2 days ago


Salt Lake, Utah, United States University of Utah Full time
Job Title: Certified Peer Specialist

At University of Utah Health, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care and promoting a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. We are seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to join our team.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges. As a Certified Peer Specialist, you will use your lived experience to provide support, guidance, and advocacy to patients and their families.

Responsibilities
  • Provide outreach services to patients and their families.
  • Offer crisis intervention services to individuals in distress.
  • Make referrals to community resources and follow up with patients as needed.
  • Facilitate peer support groups to promote recovery and progress towards goals.
Requirements
  • Certified Peer Specialist or Certified Family Peer Support License within one year of hire.
  • Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system.
  • One of the following: Certified Peer Specialist, Family Peer Support Specialist certification, or additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Two to four years of experience in a related field or area.
  • Bilingual skills.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands

This position involves intermediate work that 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.



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