Peer Support - Inpatient Youth
About The Position
Unison Health is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to join our Children’s Wellness Program (CWC). This role utilizes lived experience in behavioral health recovery to support children and families by providing emotional support, recovery-focused skill building, resource linkage, and engagement assistance. The Peer Support Specialist helps connect clients to services, promotes treatment participation, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to identify barriers to care and improve outcomes. This position also conducts outreach and supports a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented environment in accordance with all state, agency, and program policies.
Requirements
- Requires a high school diploma, bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Prior experience preferred.
- Must meet requirements and become a certified peer supporter within six months of hire.
- Must obtain CPI and CPR following hire.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of mental illness and the recovery process.
- Must demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule that will include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Must demonstrate the ability to identify and react with emotional intelligence to a person in crisis for the purposes of nonviolent de-escalation or linking with the appropriate level of care for treatment.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of co-occurring disorders and treatment is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide peer support services in line with policies and standards.
- Assess client needs and help implement treatment plans.
- Document services, monitor progress, and follow up on care.
- Support clients in accessing resources and building independent living skills.
- Advocate for clients and educate them and their families on wellness.
- Use lived experience to inspire hope and support recovery.
- Apply client-centered, culturally competent, and trauma-informed care.
- Collaborate with teams, manage crises appropriately, and maintain professional standards.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Starting at 16 Days/Year
- Medical with federal minimum deductibles
- Dental and vision coverage
- Retirement planning and employer contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
