Peer Support Specialist

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital seeks a Peer Support Specialist to join the Mobile Behavioral Health Unit, traveling to rural and underserved communities to provide recovery-oriented support. You will assist with linking patients to behavioral health resources and address SDOH needs including housing and employment.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and Certified Recovery Specialist, with at least one year of experience working with individuals facing substance use and mental health

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of one year experience with substance use and mental health disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery-oriented peer support to individuals.
• Assist with linking to community resources for behavioral health and SDOH needs.
• Document patient interactions and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Peer Support

Recovery Experience

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Description

The Peer Support Specialist is a key member of the Mobile Behavioral Health Unit team and is tasked with providing compassionate, recovery-oriented support services to individuals experiencing their own lived experience. The Peer Support Specialist will travel with the MBHU team to rural and underserved communities and assist with providing support services with linking the individual needs, as well as their Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) needs including but not limited to, housing and employment, and medication management.

What you will do

• Use own experience of recovery to help others.
• Assist individuals in identifying and utilizing resources in the community for additional behavioral health, recovery, and SDOH support.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient interactions and progress and maintain confidentiality of all personal information.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of local, state, and federal services that may provide resources to patients and families.
• Encourage self-advocacy among individuals to help them achieve their goals.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Assist patients in identifying and achieving their personal behavioral health goals, including recovery.

Qualifications

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Recovery Specialist

Experience Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with individuals with substance use disorders and mental health disorders.

Primary Location

Tampa

Work Locations

TGH Main Campus 1 Tampa General Circle Tampa 33601

Eligible for Remote Work : On Site