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Peer Specialist- Certified (PT- 0.5 FTE, Day…
- Bozeman Health (Bozeman, MT)
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Job Description
Position Summary:
The Peer Specialist is an active member of the Emergency Department Crisis Team and provides peer support services to patients in a behavioral health crisis. Under supervision, provides consumer information and peer support for clients in outpatient and inpatient settings. Is or has been a recipient of behavioral health services mental illness and/or substance abuse treatment. Acts as a positive role model through good work ethic, fairness, flexibility and commitment to appropriate and direct communication, demonstrates energy and enthusiasm for Bozeman Health’s mission and vision, and embraces, develops, and implements recovery-based principles with consumers, peers, and the community.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required
+ High School Diploma or GED or equivalent
+ Certified Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist (CBHPSS) within six (6) months of hire
+ American Heart Association BLS within six (6) months of hire
+ One (1) year of experience working with persons with the population supported
+ One (1) continuous year as a current or former treatment recipient including mental health/substance abuse treatment or diagnosis
+ Must complete a minimum of twenty (20) hours of training specific to the required components of the specific service definition including crisis response within the first ninety (90) days of employment
+ Valid drivers’ license and automotive insurance
Preferred
+ Essential Job Functions:
In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.
+ Serves as a mentor to consumers to promote hope and empowerment for self-determination.
+ Suggests appropriate changes in treatment plans to ensure immediate and appropriate interventions are provided in response to changes in consumers’ mental status or behaviors.
+ Utilizes electronic medical record documentation software and communicate through use of Word documents, outlook, and the internet.
+ Assists and supports clients to obtain and utilize a personal primary care physician, dentist, or other medical specialists as needed.
+ Provides patient care and 1:1 support through developed therapeutic relationships.
+ Records and maintains patient information such as vital signs, eating habits, behavior, and progress notes.
+ Assists in deescalating emergency situations involving patients and/or staff.
+ Provides and maintains a safe environment for all patients at all times.
+ Utilizes and teaches problem solving techniques with individuals in crisis instilling a sense of hope.
+ Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
+ Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
+ Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
+ Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment
+ Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
+ Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
+ Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines
+ Works varied shifts as scheduled and/or needed
Schedule Requirements
+ This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
+ The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
+ On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.
Physical Requirements
+ Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds): Exerting force occasionally and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.
+ Sit (Occasionally): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
+ Stand (Repeatedly): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
+ Walk (Repeatedly): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.
+ Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.
+ Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Repeatedly): Twisting, bending, and stooping require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.
+ Reach Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.
+ Push/Pull (Repeatedly): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
+ Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.
+ Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.
+ Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.
+ Exposures (Continuously): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases are caused by contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses. Emotionally challenging situations, such as dealing with distressed patients or difficult family interactions.
*Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.
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