Peer Support Specialist/UKHC
Requisition Number:RE51238
Working Title:Peer Support Specialist
Department Name:M8000:AMB-UK EMPATH
Work Location:Lexington, KY
Grade Level:05
Salary Range:$15.00-22.60/hour
Type of Position:Staff
Position Time Status :Full-Time
Required Education:HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:: Required Related Experience:0 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification:None
Physical Requirements:Occasional lifting/pulling objects up to 25 lbs. Sitting for long periods of time.
Shift:Must have open availability to work a variety of days from 10am-10:30pm with alternating weekends
Job Summary:The UK HealthCare EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment Treatment and Healing) program seeks a Peer Support Specialist to work with patients in behavioral health crisis, including mental health and substance use disorders.
The EmPATH program focuses on providing supportive, trauma-resilient care to adults in acute behavioral health crisis through a holistic approach which includes individual and group psychoeducation, peer support services, case management and the medical treatment of substance use and mental health disorders. This individual will be part of a multidisciplinary team of providers to provide comprehensive mental health care and support for patients in an observation setting. This individual will need to demonstrate understanding of peers experiences and feelings and have the ability to relate their own recovery story and with permission, the recovery stories of others to inspire hope. The Peer Support Specialist will maintain a caseload of clients/patients and assist them and clinical staff to help facilitate an appropriate level of care. In addition, the Peer Support Specialist may lead psychoeducation groups and follow up with the patient following discharge to ensure they are engaging with community supports.Communication, patient-centered peer support.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :No
Preferred Education/Experience:Kentucky Certified Peer Support Specialist preferred.
Deadline to Apply:10/06/2025
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