What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist position at Wasatch Behavioral Health?
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young individuals in need? As a Full Time Youth Peer Support Specialist at Wasatch Behavioral Health, you will have the opportunity to work closely with youth at our Youth Outreach Treatment Center in Provo, Utah. Your role as a peer support specialist will involve providing guidance, support, and encouragement to help adolescents navigate through challenging situations and develop essential coping skills.
This position offers the chance to be a source of inspiration and empowerment for the youth you work with, fostering a sense of hope and resilience within each individual you assist. If you are eager to contribute to the well-being of young people in our community, we encourage you to apply today! You will be given great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, and Paid Time Off. Join us in creating a brighter future for the youth of Provo, Utah!
A Little About Wasatch Behavioral Health
You could not find a more exceptional fit for your career than Wasatch Behavioral Health! As a local government agency, we are committed to provide access to mental health services to everyone in our community. As a local government agency, we are committed to provide access to mental health services to everyone in our community. Wasatch Behavioral Health needs kind and motivated people to best support our clients and clinicians. If you have some experience or education, or even just an interest in the field of Mental/Behavioral Health, come join us!
Day to day as a Youth Peer Support Specialist
As a Youth Peer Support Specialist at Wasatch Behavioral Health, you will play a crucial role in providing safe, effective, and consumer-centered care to young individuals in need. By establishing therapeutic relationships with clients, you will help create a supportive and recovery-oriented environment within our Youth Outreach Treatment Center in Provo, Utah. Through individual and group engagements, you will inspire hope, encourage personal responsibility, and assist in the development of recovery goals and self-advocacy skills. By sharing your own recovery story and modeling ongoing coping skills, you will serve as a beacon of empowerment for those navigating through challenges.
Your keen observation, documentation, and reporting of client behavior and progress will contribute to the continuous improvement of our services. Join us in making a positive difference in the lives of the youth we serve!
Would you be a great Youth Peer Support Specialist?
Preferred qualifications include the successful completion of a Peer Support Training through the Utah Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH).
Ideal candidates will be self-identified individuals who are in recovery from a mental health and/or substance use disorder, parents of children with behavioral health disorders, or individuals with personal relationships with those experiencing behavioral health challenges. These qualifications will enable you to effectively support and guide youth towards recovery and empowerment within our Youth Outreach Treatment Center in Provo, Utah.
Knowledge And Skills Required For The Position Are
If you feel that this job is what you're looking for, applying is a piece of cake - just follow the instructions on this page. Good luck!
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.
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This position offers the chance to be a source of inspiration and empowerment for the youth you work with, fostering a sense of hope and resilience within each individual you assist. If you are eager to contribute to the well-being of young people in our community, we encourage you to apply today! You will be given great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, and Paid Time Off. Join us in creating a brighter future for the youth of Provo, Utah!
A Little About Wasatch Behavioral Health
You could not find a more exceptional fit for your career than Wasatch Behavioral Health! As a local government agency, we are committed to provide access to mental health services to everyone in our community. As a local government agency, we are committed to provide access to mental health services to everyone in our community. Wasatch Behavioral Health needs kind and motivated people to best support our clients and clinicians. If you have some experience or education, or even just an interest in the field of Mental/Behavioral Health, come join us!
Day to day as a Youth Peer Support Specialist
As a Youth Peer Support Specialist at Wasatch Behavioral Health, you will play a crucial role in providing safe, effective, and consumer-centered care to young individuals in need. By establishing therapeutic relationships with clients, you will help create a supportive and recovery-oriented environment within our Youth Outreach Treatment Center in Provo, Utah. Through individual and group engagements, you will inspire hope, encourage personal responsibility, and assist in the development of recovery goals and self-advocacy skills. By sharing your own recovery story and modeling ongoing coping skills, you will serve as a beacon of empowerment for those navigating through challenges.
Your keen observation, documentation, and reporting of client behavior and progress will contribute to the continuous improvement of our services. Join us in making a positive difference in the lives of the youth we serve!
Would you be a great Youth Peer Support Specialist?
Preferred qualifications include the successful completion of a Peer Support Training through the Utah Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH).
Ideal candidates will be self-identified individuals who are in recovery from a mental health and/or substance use disorder, parents of children with behavioral health disorders, or individuals with personal relationships with those experiencing behavioral health challenges. These qualifications will enable you to effectively support and guide youth towards recovery and empowerment within our Youth Outreach Treatment Center in Provo, Utah.
Knowledge And Skills Required For The Position Are
- 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.
If you feel that this job is what you're looking for, applying is a piece of cake - just follow the instructions on this page. Good luck!
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.
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