CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORT WORKER

UHS • Las Cruces, NM

5h

About The Position

The Certified Peer Support Worker will use their lived experience with substance use and recovery to support, mentor and advocate for patients navigating care for substance use disorders and mental health. Connecting patients to community-based programs to improve their recovery and/or harm reduction, health and general well-being through education and provision of resources through explanation of programs, coordination of care and services. Screens patients as related to substance use disorder/history of overdose and link patients to community resources that will assist with those needs. Works collaboratively and effectively within an interdisciplinary team within the community. Establishes positive and supportive relationships with participants and provides feedback to other members of the team. Builds and maintains positive working relationships with clients, providers and clinical staff. Works to reduce cultural and socio-economic barriers between clients and institutions. Available to work flexible schedule, ability to drive and meet MVH MVR driving requirements.

Requirements

• High School Degree/GED Required
• Two years of work experience
• Must have a current valid driver’s license
• Certified Peer Support Worker Certificate
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation
• Ability to demonstrate Service Excellence
• Ability to remain professional in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Support, mentor and advocate for patients navigating care for substance use disorders and mental health.
• Connecting patients to community-based programs to improve their recovery and/or harm reduction, health and general well-being through education and provision of resources through explanation of programs, coordination of care and services.
• Screens patients as related to substance use disorder/history of overdose and link patients to community resources that will assist with those needs.
• Works collaboratively and effectively within an interdisciplinary team within the community.
• Establishes positive and supportive relationships with participants and provides feedback to other members of the team.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with clients, providers and clinical staff.
• Works to reduce cultural and socio-economic barriers between clients and institutions.
• Available to work flexible schedule, ability to drive and meet MVH MVR driving requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED