What are the responsibilities and job description for the CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST position at UHS?
The Horsham Clinic is seeking a dynamic and talented Peer Support Specialist
The Horsham Clinic is a 206 bed private behavioral healthcare facility located on a beautiful 55-acre suburban campus. We are minutes from Philadelphia and we serve Southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The Horsham Clinic provides comprehensive behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults, and their families. Programs and services are located on the main campus in Ambler, Pennsylvania, as well as satellite day hospital programs in Pennsylvania, Delaware County, and Chester County. We offer competitive rates, excellent benefits (after 30 days), 401(k) tuition reimbursement& PTO. If you are interested in becoming part of a well-respected industry leader, then we invite you send your resume.
Visit us online at https://horshamclinic.com/
Summary
The Certified Peer Specialits performs duties and responsibilities as required in the delivery of patient care services on a patient unit under the supervision of the professional nurse; provides peer support services; serves as an advocate; provides information and peer support for patients in an inpatient setting; contributes to the development and implementation of treatment plans as determined by the treatment team; participates in Performance Improvement and in-service education; supports development, customer service and community relations activities. As the Patient Service Coordinator (PSC), employee will be responsible for coordinating group supplies, certain aspects of therapy, and leisure material. PSC will be responsible for daily rounding to ensure all units are in compliance with active therapy and supervision of the milieu.
ison with the patient's home district and is a an integral member of the treatment team in developing the continuing care plan with regards to educational services post discharge.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!
- Student Loan Forgiveness Program and Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
About Us
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Graduate of accredited High School.
- 1-2 years’ experience in health care or mental health care setting preferred
- Knowledge of developmental psychology and needs of various populations.
- Ability to clearly communicate, both verbally and in writing
- Computer literacy required
- Demonstrates potential and skill to be trained in delivery of patient care
- Professional verbal and written skills needed for communicating with patients.
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and high ethical standards
- Ability to maintain professional relationships with patients, patient’s family members, staff and community personnel.
- Knowledge of milieu management.
- Skills in preparing and maintaining appropriate medical record documentation.
Licensure/Certification:
- Certified Peer Specialist through the Department of Behavioral Health
Salary : $12
