Inpatient Behavioral Health Peer Specialist

UF Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in St. Augustine, FL is seeking a Peer Specialist to provide recovery-oriented support to patients and to participate as a valued member of the Behavioral Health treatment team.

The role includes conducting individual and group sessions, documenting in charts, facilitating peer-led activities, mentoring, and supporting patients in the ER and on units. It also involves Warm Line duties and involvement in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must be in sustained recovery from a mental health condition for at least two years.
• If in recovery from substance abuse, must have 3–5 years of sustained recovery.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one, group sessions, and conversations focused on recovery.
• Document in patients' charts and monitor patients 1:1.
• Assist with psychoeducation groups and peer-led groups.
• Engage in therapeutic milieu monitoring and safety management.
• Monitor and answer incoming calls through Warm Line.
• Participate in Trauma Improvement Care Initiatives and Quality Improvement activities.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

UF Health in St. Augustine, FL is seeking a Peer Specialist to provide recovery-oriented support to patients and to participate as a valued member of the Behavioral Health treatment team.

The role includes conducting individual and group sessions, documenting in charts, facilitating peer-led activities, mentoring, and supporting patients in the ER and on units. It also involves Warm Line duties and involvement in quality improvement initiatives.