Certified PEER Engagement Associate-The PEER Center

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Certified PEER Engagement Associate-The PEER Center101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

UH Behavioral HealthKansas City, Missouri

Department

UHBH Grants and Special Contracts

Position Type

Part time

Work Schedule

10 : 00AM - 6 : 30PM

Hours Per Week

If you want to work where the action is, University Health (UH) is the place for you. Known as Kansas City’s Essential Hospital, UH is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County / Kansas City.

We are an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy.

A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service.

During the 2020 pandemic, we also stepped forward as a regional leader in COVID care and testing. UH is comprised of three campuses :

UH Truman Medical Center is located in the Health Sciences District of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The Health Sciences District represents a robust academic community, leading the forefront of biomedical research and cutting edge technology.

Partnered with UMKC and Children’s Mercy Hospital. University Health serves as the cornerstone in educating the next generation of healthcare practitioners.

As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we’re a leader in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, with world-class expertise in chronic disease management and women’s services, including high-risk maternity care.

The Health Sciences District is also home to the University Health 1 and 2 buildings. UH 1 is UH’s beautiful specialty outpatient clinics and day-surgery center and UH 2 is the location for all of our primary care and women’s care clinics.

UH Lakewood Medical Center is located between Kansas City and Lee’s Summit, Missouri, offering residents of Eastern Jackson County access to a modern community hospital with a continuum of outpatient services designed to meet the needs of families.

UH Lakewood specializes in high-risk maternal and child care, and serves as one of the few Kansas City metro area institutions accredited by The Joint Commission in Orthopedics and Palliative Care.

It also is home to a 188-bed, fully accredited long-term care center.

UH Behavioral Health is the KC metro area’s largest, most comprehensive provider of mental health services. The Crossroads Building , located in Kansas City’s vibrant Crossroads Arts District, is its epicenter, providing a broad list of outpatient services.

We also offer psychiatric inpatient care, and we deliver therapeutic services through our community outreach clinics. We are a leader in the Trauma-Informed Care Movement, and provide training, coaching and consulting to outside organizations.

Job Description

The Engagement Associate provides supportive services for clients who are experiencing problems as a result of a behavioral health or substance use disorder.

Services include interventions based on current treatment plan, crisis intervention, and psychosocial assessment. Engagement Specialist will also work to coordinate services with internal and external service providers.

The Engagement Specialist functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team for client care and works effectively in a multicultural setting.

This role is the result of combining several BH support role, i.e. Peer Outreach Worker, Peer rehab Spec, Family Support Worker and Transition Peer Outreach Worker.

The Engagement Specialist works under the regular supervision and direction of the Team Leader or designee.

Minimum Requirements

High School Degree or GED.

Must have good verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work with multicultural staff and clientele.

Must have personal lived experience with recovery from a behavioral health disorder and / or substance use disorder

Must have a CPS credential (Certified Peer Specialist or other Certification as required by assigned program) through the Missouri Credentialing Board, or obtain CPS credential within 90 days of the hiring date.

Certification must be kept current to maintain assignment to this position.

Must have reliable transportation

Preferred :

Two to four years of direct Behavioral Health experience in coaching, support and behavioral intervention and working on interdisciplinary team.

Active Missouri Certified Peer Specialists Credentials