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    Certified Peer Specialist - SALT LAKE CITY, United States - University of Utah Health

    University of Utah Health
    University of Utah Health SALT LAKE CITY, United States

    1 week ago

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    Description

    Overview


    _As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education.

    Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect.

    University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.

    EO/AA_


    Under the supervision of a licensed social worker a Certified Peer Support Specialist or Certified Family Peer Support Specialist uses their lived experience; in recovery from mental illness and/or substance use disorder; or as a primary caregiver raising a child who experiences emotional, behavioral, mental health and/or substance use challenges, to assist other individuals experiencing similar circumstances.


    Corporate Overview:

    The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience.

    Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.


    Responsibilities

    • Responds to provide outreach services to patients.
    • Provides crisis intervention services to patients experiencing distress.
    • May make referrals to appropriate community resources.
    • Follows up with patients and provides support as appropriate.
    • May facilitate peer support groups to encourage progress towards recovery goals.

    Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

    • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job outlined above.
    • Strong organizational and follow through skills.
    • A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
    • Demonstrated human relations and effective verbal and written communication skills.
    • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and problem solve.
    • Must possess knowledge of community resources, discharge planning, and crisis counseling.
    • Demonstrate the knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status.
    • Good interpersonal skills to acquire the trust of patients and respond appropriately in a crisis situation.
    • Knowledge of HIPPA and ability to adhere to the requirements.

    Qualifications

    Qualifications
    Required

    • Associate's degree or equivalent 2 years of experience or a year of college and one year related experience.
    • Certified Peer Specialist or Certified Family Peer Support License must be obtain within a year of hired.

    Licenses Required

    • Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

    • One of the following
    • Certified Peer Specialist
    • Current Family Peer Support Specialist certification issued through the Utah Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH))
    _* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department._


    Qualifications (Preferred)

    Preferred

    • Two to four years experience in field or related area.
    • Bi-lingual skills.

    Working Conditions and Physical Demands
    _Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation._


    • 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.

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

    Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed


    _To inquire about this posting, email:

    EEO Statement


    _University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

    _


    _Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

    Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities._


    _University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status.

    The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106.

    The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment.

    Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

    _

    _To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and

    Affirmative Action:
    _

    _Sherrie Hayashi_

    _Director/ Title IX Coordinator_

    _Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)_

    _383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite_

    _Salt Lake City, UT 84112_

    _ _

    _Online reports may be submitted


    _For more information:

    _The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS").

    Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work).

    Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at for information.

    Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions.

    Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at or or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

    _

    _This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen._


    Requisition Number _68224_

    Reg/Temp _Regular_

    Employment Type _Full-Time_

    Shift _Day_

    Work Schedule _Sun-Tue _

    Clinical/Non-Clinical Status _Clinical_

    Location Name _Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI)_

    Workplace Set Up _On-site_

    _City_ _SALT LAKE CITY_

    _State_ _UT_

    Department _HMH ENT 93F Warm Line_

    Category _Social Services_

    Workplace Set Up _On-site_
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