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Location: UCMC Department: Mobile Crisis Unit Hours: Part-Time, 20 Hours/Week Shift: Second Peer Support Specialist, Part-Time, Second Shift, Mobile Crisis Unit UC Health is hiring a part-time Peer Support Specialist for the Mobile Crisis Unit for the first shift at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. The Certified Peer Recovery Supporter (PRS) provides services to individuals with mental health/substance use disorders. Under direct supervision, the Peer Recovery Supporter will function as a role model to peers pursuing recovery; exhibiting competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills; serve as an advocate, provide information about peer support in outpatient and inpatient settings. The Certified Peer Recovery Supporter performs a wide range of tasks to assist peers in regaining independence within the community and ownership over their own recovery process.

• Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GED.
• Certified in the State of Ohio (OHMHAS) as a Peer Recovery Supporter.
• Minimum Required: Lived experience of mental health and/or substance use disorders.

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Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.

Actively identify and support collaboration within the health system(s) of healthcare as well as community resources (communities of recovery, educational, vocational, social, cultural, spiritual resources, mutual self- help groups, professional services, etc.) Actively engages supportive social networks available to individuals