PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Certified Peer Specialist

Located on a 27-acre wooded campus, Fairmount Behavioral Health System is a peaceful, therapeutic environment for patients and families. Fairmount is a major regional resource for children, adolescents and adults who have psychiatric and behavioral problems as well as alcohol and drug dependency needs. The spacious campus borders Fairmount Park in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia. With one of the leading alcohol and drug detox and rehab programs in Philadelphia, Fairmount is the provider of choice for individuals requiring specialized co-occurring psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment.

We are currently seeking a per diem Certified Peer Specialist to join our team. The Certified Peer Specialist provides quality direct patient care to individuals with behavioral/mental health illnesses and chemical dependency disorders. Primary responsibilities include group and individual education, provide ongoing peer support, teach and promote self-advocacy and recovery based/trauma informed principles, function as an integral member of treatment team.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree, masters preferred in clinical studies. Must be a Certified Peer Specialist through the Department of Behavioral Health. Must have knowledge of developmental psychology and needs of various patient populations (age, diagnosis, etc.). Must have the ability to maintain professional relationships and boundaries with patients, patient's family members, staff and community members.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.