Peer Support Specialist - Horizons - PT

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center; Kansas; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part 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 is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide mental health support to individuals connected with Horizons in Reno County. This role emphasizes empowering recovery, offering direct services, and coordinating care with community partners.

Role requires self-identification as a present or former consumer of mental health services, a high school diploma, and a commitment to stable recovery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18+ and at least three years older than the youth.
• Peer Support Specialist self-identify as present or former consumer of mental health services.
• Minimum of one year in stable recovery.
• State training as identified; valid driver’s license, insurance and dependable vehicle.

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 and providers.
• Maintain HIPAA privacy and security in all PHI-related duties.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, families, and care teams.

Skills

Organizational skills

Mentoring abilities

Communication & interpersonal

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

A brief summary of what's ahead

Location: Horizons Reno County Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Job position summary: Provides mental health support to patients, typically based upon their own experiences.

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 - PT

Essential 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
• 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:

• 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.

Our family, caring for yours.

At Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System, the mission, vision, and values guide every action and decision. HRHS is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care that supports the health and well-being of our community. More than a hospital, HRHS is a system of affiliate organizations working together with a common mission, vision, and values to serve a community of more than 65,000 residents in Reno County and surrounding communities with excellence and fulfilling a key responsibility as the largest employer in the area. We are committed to supporting the overall well-being of our team members and their families.

Benefits we proudly offer are:

• 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

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive application experience for all candidates. If you need assistance completing your application, require a reasonable accommodation, or have questions about the process, please contact Human Resources at 620-665-2032. Our team is happy to help ensure you have the support you need to apply successfully.

We provide equal employment opportunities and participate in E-Verify.