Peer Support Specialist - Horizons - FT

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Inc.; Kansas; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holiday premium pay

Shift and weekend differential pay

401k with a 6% employer match

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Inc. seeks a Peer Support Specialist to provide direct supportive services to individuals living with mental health challenges. This full-time role emphasizes recovery-oriented care and collaboration with the care team.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, one year of stable recovery, and a valid driver's license. Preference is given to candidates with KDADS BHS Certification for Peer Support Specialists in Kansas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years old.
• Peer Support Specialist self-identify as present or former consumer.
• Minimum of one year in stable recovery.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle.
• KDADS BHS Certification for Peer Support Specialists in Kansas (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supportive services to individuals with mental health symptoms.
• Assist clients in generating proactive solutions to barriers regarding their recovery.
• Complete documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Complete trainings and attend meetings as directed.
• Participate in care coordination to collaborate with community partners, caregivers, family members, physicians and other treatment providers regularly.
• Abide by HIPAA privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of PHI.
• Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Mentoring abilities

Oral & written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years’ experience in health field (preferred)

Job description

A brief summary of what’s ahead

Location:

Horizons Reno County

Full Time Equivalent (FTE):

1

Job position summary:

Provides mental health support to patients, typically based upon their own experiences.

The benefits have never been more rewarding. Here are a few things we offer:

• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday premium pay
• Shift and weekend differential pay
• 401k with a 6% employer match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Employee assistance program

Here is a look at the full job description:

Peer Support Specialist - Horizons - FT

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Provide direct supportive services to individuals with mental health symptoms
• Assist clients in generating proactive solutions to barriers regarding their recovery
• Complete documentation in a timely and accurate manner
• Complete trainings and attend meetings as directed
• Participate in care coordination to collaborate with community partners, caregivers, family members, physicians and other treatment providers regularly
• Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.
• Abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.

General Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

People Management Responsibilities:

Does this position have people management responsibilities?:

Yes _ x _ No

“Yes” indicates that this position entails overseeing and guiding team members, encompassing employment decisions and/or suggestions, as well as conducting formal performance assessments.

“No” indicates that this position does not involve managing team members.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Must be 18 years of age and at least three years older than the youth.

This unique position requires that a Peer Support Specialist Self-identify as a present or former primary consumer of mental health services

Minimum of one year in stable recovery

Required License/Certifications/Registrations

State training as identified

Valid driver’s license, insurance and a dependable vehicle

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Education and Experience

• Two years’ experience working with adults in a health-related field

Preferred License/Certifications/Registrations

• BHS Certification for Peer Support Specialists in Kansas (KDADS)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong organizational skills

Intermediate knowledge of MS Office programs

Ability to develop and mentor others.

Oral communication, interpersonal skills, flexibility, problem-solving skills

Physical Requirements:

With or without accommodation.

• Light Work: Occasionally exerting up to 25 lbs - frequently exerting up to 10 lbs. 11-25% of the day may be standing or walking.

We provide equal employment opportunities

Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

We participate in E-Verify

We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before we can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. We will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed form I-9.