Certified Peer Specialist

1 day ago


Salt Lake, Utah, United States University of Utah Health Full time
Overview

At University of Utah Health, we are committed to enhancing the health and well-being of individuals through patient care, research, and education. We seek staff who share our values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to join our team at the Huntsman Mental Health Institute. As a Certified Peer Specialist, you will use your lived experience in recovery from mental illness and/or substance use disorder to assist others who are experiencing similar circumstances.

Responsibilities
  • Provide outreach services to patients in need of support.
  • Offer crisis intervention services to patients experiencing distress.
  • Make referrals to appropriate community resources as needed.
  • Follow up with patients and provide ongoing support as required.
  • Facilitate peer support groups to encourage progress towards recovery goals.
Requirements
  • Certified Peer Specialist or Certified Family Peer Support License must be obtained within a year of hire.
  • Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system.
  • One of the following licenses: Certified Peer Specialist, 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.
  • 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.

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.



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