CERTIFIED PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on101, 3rd Street Southwest, Barelas, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 87102, United States
About the Team
This position supports the Behavioral Response team and the Mobile Crisis Response service, extending staffing to provide 24/7 coverage. The team is dedicated to promoting rehabilitation, recovery, and resiliency for individuals and families facing serious emotional, neurobiological, and behavioral disorders. The department serves a diverse population, including neonates, children, adolescents, adults with severe mental illness, and geriatric patients, often addressing co-occurring disorders and chronic substance abuse.
About the Role
You will coordinate and provide essential services and resources to help individuals and families identify their strengths and overcome barriers to independent functioning. In this role, you will support clients during crisis situations, offering personalized interventions to enhance their ability to make informed decisions. Your day-to-day work involves facilitating the development of life skills such as daily living activities, socialization, and community functioning, while serving as a mentor to instill hope and teach symptom management and relapse prevention strategies.
You will collaborate with medical providers and multidisciplinary teams to eliminate barriers to culturally competent care, assisting patients in accessing community resources, financial assistance, and stable housing. A key part of your mission is to assess, support, and intervene in crisis situations, encouraging the use of alternatives to emergency departments and inpatient services. You will also assist in developing comprehensive service plans that include recovery management, crisis management, and advanced directives, ensuring adherence to hospital and departmental policies.
Shift and Schedule
This is a full-time position on the Night shift, with hours approximately from 9:30 PM to 8:00 AM. Days vary based on the individual schedule. The role includes shift differentials: 17% for weekday nights, 26% for weekend nights, and 15% for weekend days. A sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background. Bilingual proficiency in English and Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo is a non-essential but highly valued qualification.
Work location
Work model: On-site
101, 3rd Street Southwest, Barelas, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 87102, United States
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: CPR For Healthcare, BLS, Certified Peer Specialist, New Mexico Driver's License, Unm Vehicle Operator's Permit, English, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa.
Education: High School or GED Equivalent required.
Frequently asked questions about CERTIFIED PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST at UNM Hospital
What does a CERTIFIED PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST at UNM Hospital do?expand_more
In this CERTIFIED PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST at UNM Hospital role, you will coordinate and provide services to individuals and families to promote rehabilitation and recovery; support individuals and families during crisis situations with personalized interventions; facilitate the development of life skills including daily living, coping, and money management; and coordinate and monitor client activities and maintain contact with external providers.
What are the requirements for this CERTIFIED PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST role?expand_more
To qualify for the CERTIFIED PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST at UNM Hospital position, applicants should have: High School or GED Equivalent; 1 year directly related experience; CPR for Healthcare/BLS Provider or Professional Rescuers within 30 days; Certified Peer Specialist recognized in State of NM; Valid New Mexico Driver's License; and UNM Vehicle Operator's Permit within 60 days.
Where is the CERTIFIED PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST role at UNM Hospital located?expand_more
CERTIFIED PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST at UNM Hospital is based in 101, 3rd Street Southwest, Barelas, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 87102, United States. This is a on-site role.