Peer Support Specialist

Universal Health Services; Plymouth (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, vision coverage

401(K) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a full-time Peer Support Specialist in Plymouth, Indiana. This role focuses on providing critical support and educational resources to patients in their recovery journey.

As a Peer Support Specialist, you will assist individuals by facilitating change and linking them to community resources. Successful candidates will hold relevant certifications and have a personal experience in recovery to positively influence their peers.

The position offers a challenging and supportive work environment with competitive benefits, including a comprehensive health plan and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certification as CPSP or CAPRC is essential.
• Experience with mental health or addiction recovery is vital.

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients in their homes for sessions.
• Assist patients in linking to community support.
• Help patients set recovery goals and care plans.

Skills

Patient support

Coping techniques

Community resource linkage

Education

High school graduate or GED

Certified Peer Support Professional (CPSP)

Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach (CAPRC I and II)

Tools

Valid driver's license

Job description

Peer Support Specialist - Full-time

Michiana Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time Peer Support Specialist to work in Outpatient Services. This position is responsible for providing support and education to patients and family members that serve as an adjunct to direct clinical services and enhance patients' personal pathway to recovery.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to meet with patients in their homes to complete sessions and collect drug screen samples
• Facilitates patients' readiness for change
• Models coping techniques and self‑help strategies
• Assists patients in linking to community support and treatment services
• Assists patients in setting personal recovery goals and developing recovery care plans

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous paid time off
• Free basic life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED
• Certified Peer Support Professional (CPSP) or Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach (CAPRC I and CAPRC II) required
• Valid driver's license
• Have a personal lived experience of recovery from a mental health condition, substance use or problem gambling and/or assisted a family member with the same

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.