What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Peer Support Specialist - Per Diem position at The Ridge Behavioral Health System?
As the only free-standing psychiatric hospital in the Central Kentucky area, we are here to help. Please join our team as we expand our services to meet the needs of our community.
The Ridge Behavioral Health System is a 110-bed hospital located in the heart of the Bluegrass, Lexington, KY. The Ridge provides psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. The Ridge offers Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient Programs, Individual Counseling, as well as Medication Management for all ages. We have provided behavioral health services to over 92 Kentucky counties for more than 39 years.
Leads recovery groups to provide mentoring and goal setting. Promoting skill building and resources.
Job Duties Include:
- Assists peers to investigate, select, and use needed and desired resources and services
- Uses respectful, person-centered, recovery-oriented language in written and verbal interactions with peers, family members, community members, and others
- Assertively engages providers from mental health services, addiction services, and physical medicine to meet the needs of peers
What We Offer You:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation
- Referral Bonus Program
- Close to Hamburg & I-75
- Free parking on premises
- Free meal with each shift
If you would like to learn more about this position, please contact Human Resources at (859) 268-6442.
Qualifications:Education
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Prior experience as a Peer Support Specialist
- Prior experience in leading recovery groups
- Narcan training
- 2 years sobriety
- Peer Support Specialist Certification
- Valid Driver's License
We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team as we set out to be the provider of choice for psychiatric care!
EEO Statement
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Notice
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