What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Recovery Specialist - South position at UHS?
Valle Vista Health System (a UHS facility):
Valle Vista Health System is a 132-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Greenwood, IN. Valle Vista Health System features individual units for adolescents and adults, and offers inpatient acute care, and variety of outpatient services at multiple locations. On average, over 10,000 patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year at Valle Vista Health System. Valle Vista Health System is proud to be a teaching facility that supports local nursing students and other behavioral health professionals.
For more information about Valle Vista Health System, please visit our website at vallevistahospital.com
Summary:
The Peer Recovery Specialist is to provide non-clinical training, support and education to patients and family members that serve as an adjunct to direct clinical services and enhance patient’s personal pathway to recovery.
For more information about Valle Vista Health System, please visit our website at https://vallevistahospital.com/.
Education/Licensure: High School Diploma required. Degree preferred.
Experience: Lived personal experience and one year in recovery from a substance use disorder, serious mental illness or both.
Additional Requirements: Credentialed as a Certified Health Worker, Certified Recovery Specialist or Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach.
Additional Information: This is an hourly full-time day non-exempt position.
Work Location: New Vista South - 65 Airport Parkway, Greenwood, IN 46143, Suite 104 (317) 883-5330
Qualifications
What do our current staff value at UHS?
An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Valle Vista Health System is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for leadership development with UHS. Supportive and responsive leadership. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Benefit Highlights:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Free Meal
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
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