Certified Peer Recovery Specialist - Community Mental Health

University of New Mexico - Hospitals; Placitas (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Available

Job summary

University of New Mexico Hospitals is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Specialist to coordinate services that promote rehabilitation and recovery for diverse patient groups. You will work with families, address barriers to independent living, and support crisis intervention in a multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities include promoting patient safety, coordinating care plans, and connecting patients with resources while maintaining documentation and compliance with hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Essential: High School or GED Equivalent.
• Essential: 1 year directly related experience.
• Nonessential: Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo.
• Essential credentials include CPR/BLS and Certified Peer Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols.
• Identify and report environmental conditions that may put a patient at risk.
• Encourage patients to participate in their own care and report concerns.
• Collaborate with medical providers and community resources to meet treatment goals.
• Assist in developing and coordinating recovery and resiliency plans.
• Coordinate access to rehabilitative, medical and other services including benefits/entitlements.
• Maintain comprehensive patient files and complete billing documentation.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Patient safety

Advocacy

Collaboration

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Certified Peer Specialist (NM)

CPR for Healthcare/BLS within 30 days

New Mexico Driver's License

Job description

University of New Mexico Hospitals is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Specialist to coordinate services that promote rehabilitation and recovery for diverse patient groups. You will work with families, address barriers to independent living, and support crisis intervention in a multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities include promoting patient safety, coordinating care plans, and connecting patients with resources while maintaining documentation and compliance with hospital policies.