What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist - Bridge-PT position at Wasatch Behavioral Health?
Join us as a Peer Support Specialist with our Bridge Program in Provo, Utah.
Schedule:
Monday-Friday varies from 8:00am - 8:00pm
Compensation:
Non-Certified Wage: $16.25 - $20.59 per hour
Certified Wage: $17.07 - $21.63 per hour (depending on experience)
Additional compensation available for Spanish speakers, after testing proficiency.
Essential Functions (Performs all or some of the following)
- Provides safe, effective and efficient consumer-centered implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care
- Establishes, maintains and co-facilitates a therapeutic relationship with clients
- Assists in establishing and maintaining a recovery-oriented program culture and therapeutic milieu
- Engages clients individually and in groups to instill hope, encourage personal responsibility for recovery, and facilitate the development of recovery goals, self-advocacy skills, natural supports, crisis plans and recovery plans
- Models competency in recovery and ongoing coping skills, articulating points in his/her own recovery story that are relevant to the challenges faced by clients receiving services in the program
- Observes, records and reports client behavior and progress as indicated
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED; AND One (1) year post high school education in social work, psychology or a related field; AND One (1) year of general work experience; OR An equivalent combination of related education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Successfully completed a Peer Support Training through the Utah Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH); Self-identified individual who is in recovery from a mental health and/or substance use disorder; or parent of a child with a behavioral health disorder; or other adult who has or has had an ongoing and personal relationship with an individual with a behavioral health disorder.
APLY TODAY, WE LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING YOU ON OUR TEAM!!
Employment at Wasatch Behavioral Health is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, motor vehicle record review and criminal background check. After hire you must complete and receive a Criminal Background Clearance (BCI) from Utah State Office of Licensing. Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment in the position, you must provide an official copy of licensure or certification.
Salary : $16 - $21
