About Job

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley has been deeply connected to the community we serve since 1956. We are comprised of a 50-bed acute care medical center, level IV trauma center, level II intensive care nursery services, extensive physical rehabilitation program, outpatient surgery and diagnostic center and advanced wound care center. Ukiah is a unique small town that charms you with its rich character, arts, vineyards and natural surroundings. Ukiah beckons you to explore all that the valley has to offer amidst our 300 days of sunshine each year. We are also conveniently located just two hours north of San Francisco and 45 minutes from the Pacific Coast.

Job Summary:

A Peer Support Specialist, also known as a Peer Specialist or a Peer Recovery Specialist, draws on their own experiences and other resources to assist people with a history of substance use and mental health conditions. Conducts one-on-one coaching sessions, meets with mental health professionals to establish treatment plans, provides coaching and emotional support for clients individually and durring support group sessions, connects clients with resources related to housing, employment and additional treatment, helps clients manage appointments with mental health professionals. Also reports concerns about health and safety to other memebrs of the care team, keeps accurate records of client encounters, and writes recovery reviews to update client files.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

Must be willing to complete CalMHSA Peer Support Specialist certification (80-hour training and exam): Preferred

Essential Functions:

Conducting one-on-one coaching sessions
Providing coaching and emotional support for clients, individually and during support group sessions
Connecting clients with resources related to housing, employment and additional treatment
Helping clients manage appointments with mental health professionals and community supports
Keeping accurate records of client encounters and writing recovery reviews to update client files
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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