Peer Support Specialist

Schedule will be determined at hire based on team needs. Some evening and weekend hours may be required, depending on coverage. The Peer Support Specialist is housed within the Health and the Legal System (HEALS) Lab in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The incumbent will be assigned to grants and contracts within the team. Using their own unique life experiences, the Peer Support Specialist (PSS) in the HEALS lab will support and provide guidance to program participants on basic mental health practices, accessing needed services and community supports, and sustaining sobriety. Under the guidance of licensed behavioral health providers, the Peer Support Specialist will function as a role model to HEALS’ program/research participants; exhibit competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills; serve as a behavioral health consumer advocate; and provide basic mental health practices for clients/participants. The incumbent will maintain timely and meticulous documentation in all roles. Assigned duties may occur in-person and virtually at the UAMS campus and/or at various locations in the community including within jails and prisons. Exact assignments may change over time depending on funding and team needs; flexibility, willingness to continue to learn, and a team-focused attitude to assignments are requirements of the position. This position requires the ability to interact and develop strong positive working relationships with a diverse group of professionals at all levels within the organization and the outside community. The incumbent will represent UAMS and HEALS Lab in a positive and professional manner and adhere to all best practices, guidelines, policies and procedures as established. Willingness to undertake in-state travel to community sites is a requirement of the position. Requirements High school diploma/GED required. Eligible to test for Peer Support certificate in Arkansas within 6 months of employment. Must be a current or past consumer of mental health or co-occurring behavioral health services. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to utilize individual and group skills. Strong knowledge of local community services. 2-3 years of success within a personal recovery model. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree. Minimum 1 year of experience in a Behavioral Health setting. Certified Peer Support Specialist in the state of Arkansas. Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in providing peer support and guidance in mental health practices, with a strong focus on personal recovery and community service navigation. Maintains meticulous documentation and fosters positive relationships with diverse professionals and program participants. Highest-signal resume keywords Peer Support Certification Behavioral Health Experience Community Service Knowledge Personal Recovery Model Success Documentation Skills ATS Optimization Keywords Soft Skills Interpersonal Skills Team-Focused Attitude Flexibility Communication Skills Certifications & Qualifications Peer Support Certificate Industry Keywords Mental Health Practices Behavioral Health Consumer Advocacy Coping Skills Community Supports In-Person and Virtual Support UAMS HEALS Lab #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor