Peer Support Specialist/UKHC
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on April 9, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Peer Support Specialist/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE44801
Working Title
Department Name
M8000:AMB-UK EMPATH
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
05
Salary Range
$15.00-22.60/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Part-Time
Required Education
HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
0 yrs
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.
Job Summary
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
04/15/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Peer Support Specialist/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE44801
Working Title
Department Name
M8000:AMB-UK EMPATH
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
05
Salary Range
$15.00-22.60/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Part-Time
Required Education
HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
0 yrs
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.
Job Summary
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
04/15/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please indicate your paid employment experience with patient insurance, scheduling, and pre-certifications.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * Please select the response that best represents your years of paid, full-time employment experience in a clinic setting.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
- Yes
- No
- * University of Kentucky HealthCare recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK Healthcare, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK Healthcare values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.
(Open Ended Question) - * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- Latinosinhighered.com
- HospitalCareers.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (hercjobs.org)
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- Careerbuilder.com
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
