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WellSpan Health · 3 months ago

Certified Peer Specialist Senior - Pathways to Hope - First Episode Psychosis

Lancaster, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

1+ years exp

WellSpan Health is an integrated delivery system focused on delivering comprehensive health and wellness solutions. They are seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to support individuals experiencing their first episode of psychosis by leveraging personal experience to empower patients and facilitate their recovery in both home and community settings.

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Responsibilities

Draws on common experiences as a peer to provide guidance and encouragement to patients to take responsibility and actively participate in their own recovery

Assists designated peers with rehabilitation social support, advocacy, educational and vocational mentoring, and self-maintenance

Provides side-by-side support and coaching to help patients socialize, such as going with a patient to the grocery store, drop-in centers, libraries, community events, etc. during program hours of operation which requires use of staff’s personal vehicle

Supports patient participation in community self-help groups

Coaches or teaches basic individual living skills, such as food preparation, meal planning, laundry, bill payment and personal hygiene

Provides education about symptoms of mental illness to assist patients in understanding their mental illness and identifying relapse symptoms

Works with patients in supporting their individual choice and preference regarding medications, under the direction of the physician and nursing staff

Promotes participation in Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) and Psychiatric Advance Directives (PAD) planning among peers

Partners with peers to create, review and attain goals on the Individual Recovery Plan

Completes necessary documentation for each peer encounter (i.e. MA 91’s and contact notes , etc.) within 48 hours of encounter

Completes all other required documentation required for the Peer to maintain services (ie POC, ORS, C-SSRS, Initial Engagement and other clinical documentation)

Acquires knowledge or resources in assigned county/counites while maintaining an excellent working relationship with all providers

Acts as a liaison with other community agencies/groups, funding sources and businesses that relate to the services provided to peers

Participates in training as needed/assigned to Maintain CPS certification through PCB

Attends all meetings with supervisor, staff, and team meetings as well as trainings and in-services

Reinforces hope and the potential for recovery to peers and others

Encourages and provides support for peers to advocate for themselves

Models coping techniques and self-help strategies

Completes yearly annual safety education modules in compliance with WellSpan Philhaven policy

Performs and participates in outcome measurement, performance improvement and customer satisfaction studies designed to measure and improve the quality of services delivered

Contributes to a safe work environment through knowledge and practice of safe behavioral management practices, fire safety, physical plant safety, safe emergency practices, and universal precautions for bodily fluids

Provides after hours telephone support to enrolled peers as assigned (On-Call position rotated among staff)

Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through achieving a rate of 70% billable time on a weekly basis

Qualification

Certified Peer SpecialistMental health system experienceMicrosoft OfficeHuman relationsOral communicationWritten communication

Required

High School Diploma or GED Required

Experience in navigating/personal knowledge and experience in the mental health system. Required

Certified Peer Specialist Upon Hire Required

Must possess a valid driver's license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management

Excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills

Knowledge of and ability in the care and support of individuals in a specific age group

Microsoft office experience (Word, Excel, Outlook)