| Founded more than 100 years ago, Geisinger serves more than three million residents throughout central, south-central and northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey. Our physician-led system is comprised of 32,000 employees, including 1,800 employed physicians, and consists of 13 hospital campuses, the Geisinger Health Plan, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and two research centers. Geisinger Holy Spirit is currently seeking a full-time Peer Support Specialist to use their own life-altering experience to guide and support others who are in some form of mental health recovery. Peer Support Specialist works in conjunction with highly trained and educated professionals by providing support from the perspective of someone who has first-hand experience, something that professionals cannot learn from training or education. Candidates must have personal experience relevant to services provided, peer support or mental health experience, and a Peer Support Specialist certification. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Use personal experiences to quickly develop a rapport with patients, acting as mentor
- Work with Therapists and Recreational Therapist to facilitate groups
- Provide coverage for Therapists and Recreational Therapist by facilitating groups, as needed
- Independently facilitate group on the Wellness Action Recovery Plan (WRAP)
- Complete documentation in an electronic record system in a timely manner
- Facilitate the Recovery Focused Care Committee
- Educate peers and staff on recovery principles
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: - Personal experience relevant to services provided
- Peer support or mental health experience
- Peer Support Specialist certification
- High school diploma
- Experience facilitating groups
- Trained to facilitate groups on the WRAP
PREFERED REQUIREMENTS - Knowledge of community services/resources
- Bachelor degree
Geisinger Holy Spirit provides competitive compensation and benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA, Company Paid Life and Disability Insurances, generous Paid Time Off and much more! To apply, please visit www.geisinger.org/about-geisinger/careers. For more information, please contact Danielle Seager at dnseager@geisinger.edu. |
