4 Certified Peer Support Specialist - Emergency Department Jobs in Danville, PA
Geisinger is Hiring a Certified Peer Support Specialist - Emergency Department Near Danville, PA
- Assists in the outreach and engagement of members identified as needing behavioral health support and treatment.
- Accompanies members to a variety of services or community support events in a variety of settings.
- Engages members by way of home visit, hospital visit and accompanying patients to Providers appointments as needed.
- Assists members with identifying recovery goals and strategies to achieve their goals.
- Communicates all concerns to clinical team and manager as necessary, seeking support and guidance proactively.
- Participates in multidisciplinary treatment team conference to maximize the treatment plan.
- Provides feedback to the treatment team regarding members and offering a unique perspective.
- Assist members with identifying natural supports and resources in their communities and teach members how to utilize these supports.
- Performs appointment scheduling and clerical duties as needed.
- Builds relationships within the community to identify resources that are available to the patients i.e.: Targeted Case Management providers, outpatient psychiatric providers, community resources, etc.
- Promotes community integration through the connection of resources, linking to supports, mutual-help groups, social clubs, volunteer and job opportunities.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Qualifications:
** This position is for a new innovative program to assist patients in behavioral health crisis to avoid inpatient psychiatric admissions.
- Hours: 3pm to 11:30pm
- Required experience: Must have certification and 1 year of related experience
- Preferred experience: Behavioral Health, Crisis Management
Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity
Benefits of working at Geisinger:
- Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
- Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
- Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
- Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
Job Summary
Full Time
$51k-63k (estimate)
04/28/2024
06/26/2024
geisinger.org
KULPMONT, PA
7,500 - 15,000
1915
NGO/NPO/NFP/Organization/Association
DANIEL SEBOCK
$5B - $10B
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About Geisinger
Geisinger is a health services organization that owns and operates medical centers, hospitals, and research centers.
