Certified Peer Support Specialist

UMC Health System

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About The Position

We’ve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas®. Job Summary The Certified Peer Support Specialist is part of the primary care team for UMC Health System employees. The Peer Support Specialist is actively involved in addressing the social needs of employees and providing referral resources for needed care and treatment Reports to: Director, Employee Wellness and Resilience and EAP Leadership Team Job Specific Responsibilities Daily assignments may include but are not limited to: • Provide professional counseling/ talk therapy according to standards of care • Refer patients to community resources and escalate care as appropriate • Facilitate and assist employee team building exercises and mental health trainings • All other related assigned duties

Requirements

• Master’s degree
• Completion of an accredited program with certification recognized by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors
• (LPC) Licensed Professional Counselor, (LPC-A) Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, (LMFT) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or (LMFT-A) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload and meet competing deadlines
• Ability to successfully counsel patients for improved mental and behavioral health
• Skilled in talk therapy and ability to effectively guide persons safely through counseling according to established standards of care and resource referrals
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships to work as a team in providing excellent quality patient care

Responsibilities

• Provide professional counseling/ talk therapy according to standards of care
• Refer patients to community resources and escalate care as appropriate
• Facilitate and assist employee team building exercises and mental health trainings
• All other related assigned duties

Benefits

• Resilience program
• Emotional
• Physical
• Spiritual
• Financial
• Career
• Community
• On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)
• Discounted Pharmacy Cost
• Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region)
• Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match
• PTO & Extended Illness
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees