CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORT SUPERVISOR

BHC Mesilla Valley Hospital, LLC; Las Cruces (NM); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work

Competitive compensation and generous

Excellent health plans

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Pet insurance

Job summary

Mesilla Valley Hospital is seeking a Certified Peer Support Supervisor to lead peer support staff, mentor patients, and coordinate care for substance use and mental health recovery.

The role requires lived experience, driving ability, and certification, with responsibilities spanning shifts, data reporting, and community resource linkage to support patient wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Degree/GED and 3–5 years of work experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and Certified Peer Support Worker Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Certified Peer Support Workers; cover shifts as needed.
• Perform administrative tasks: data collection, reporting, and coordinating care.
• Assist patients in connecting with community programs for recovery and harm reduction.
• Screen patients for substance use history and overdose risk; link to resources.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to reduce barriers and support recovery.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Documentation

Service Excellence

Professionalism in emergencies

Education

High School Degree/GED

Certified Peer Support Worker Certificate

Job description

Responsibilities

Mesilla Valley Hospital has been in operation since 1987, serving those in need of treatment for a variety of psychiatric and substance abuse issues.

Mesilla Valley Hospital is a 120-bed facility, providing access to quality behavioral healthcare and substance abuse treatment to residents of New Mexico, West Texas and Arizona. MVH is the leader in providing quality mental health and addiction treatment services. Our commitment to care includes developing integrated delivery systems through partnerships with medical surgical hospitals, community mental health centers, educational institutions, managed care organizations, local health professionals and agencies.

Visit us online at: www.mesillavalleyhospital.com

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Certified Peer Support Supervisor will use their lived experience with substance use and or mental health disorders and recovery to support, mentor and advocate for patients navigating care for substance use disorders. Manage certified peer support workers, cover shifts as needed, administrative duties such as collecting data, completing reports and other responsibilities as assigned. Peer support specialist will also work in connecting patients to community-based programs to improve their recovery and/or harm reduction, health and general well-being through education and provision of resources through explanation of programs, coordination of care and services. Screens patients as related to substance use disorder/history of overdose and link patients to community resources that will assist with those needs. Works collaboratively and effectively within an interdisciplinary team within the community. Establishes positive and supportive relationships with participants and provides feedback to other members of the team. Builds and maintains positive working relationships with clients, providers and clinical staff. Works to reduce cultural and socio-economic barriers between clients and institutions. Available to work flexible schedule, ability to drive and meet MVH MVR driving requirements.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• 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
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:

High School Degree/GED Required and 3-5 years of work experience preferred. Must have a current valid driver’s license and Certified Peer Support Worker Certificate.

Skills:

Supervisory skills/knowledge, Maintain timely and accurate documentation, Ability to demonstrate Service Excellence, Ability to remain professional in emergency situations.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.