Trauma-Informed Peer Support Specialist, Behavioral Health

UK HealthCare; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UK HealthCare's EmPATH program seeks a Peer Support Specialist to work with adults experiencing behavioral health crises, including mental health and substance use disorders.

You will maintain a caseload, provide peer support services, lead psychoeducation groups, document in the EMR, and participate in team meetings to ensure coordinated care. Discharge follow-up will help connect patients with community supports.

Qualifications

• Peer support services experience with behavioral health populations.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care and recovery-oriented approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support services to adults in behavioral health crisis.
• Prepare chart notes timely and submit billing through the EMR.
• Participate in team/staff meetings and discharge follow-up with community supports.
• May lead psychoeducation groups and support care coordination.

Job description

UK HealthCare's EmPATH program seeks a Peer Support Specialist to work with adults experiencing behavioral health crises, including mental health and substance use disorders.

You will maintain a caseload, provide peer support services, lead psychoeducation groups, document in the EMR, and participate in team meetings to ensure coordinated care. Discharge follow-up will help connect patients with community supports.