Hospital Diversion Peer Support Specialist Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Hospital Diversion Peer Support Specialist SouthLight Healthcare

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0 Raleigh, NC Job Details Full-time $18 an hour 11 hours ago Benefits Paid training Mileage reimbursement Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Paid time off 401(k) matching Loan forgiveness Life insurance Qualifications Microsoft Word Outpatient High school diploma or GED Driving Computer skills 1 year Communication skills Entry level Full Job Description 21) Peer Support Specialist

• Hospital Diversion Team Join a supportive team who values Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration, Inclusion, Hope, & Authenticity!

As our Hospital Diversion Peer Support Specialist, you will be responsible for responding to individuals in hospital emergency departments and crisis stabilization units who are experiencing behavioral health crises. You will work to build trust and rapport with individuals in crisis, reduce unnecessary emergency department utilization, and promote engagement with long-term community-based care and recovery supports. This is a community-based role that covers Wake County . If you love being out and about and seeing clients in the community, you may be a great fit! We provide mileage reimbursement! Schedule Full-time, two schedules available: 1) Mon

• Fri 8am-4pm 2) Mon
• Fri 4pm
• 12pm Pay Starting pay is $18.

00 per hour. Benefits Being a part of a non-profit behavioral health organization has some unique benefits, along with our incredible health insurance options. Working here at SouthLight, you will be able to make a difference in people’s lives every day, and know that you are a part of inspiring positive change in your community. You will be eligible for medical benefits the first of the month following your first 30 days. We have options for a standard plan, as well as an HSA with a $300 initial contribution and up to a $25 per paycheck match. You would receive 10 paid holidays as well as PTO hours which would accrue at a rate of 10 hours per month. After 6 months you would be eligible to enroll in our 401(k) plan which has a 4% match. We also provide company paid life insurance, short

• and long-term disability, in house and paid training opportunities, and paid credentialing.

SouthLight is also an approved employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). Responsibilities of a Hospital Diversion Peer Support Specialist Respond in-person to referrals from emergency departments (EDs), psychiatric crisis units, or behavioral health triage teams. Share personal lived experience to inspire hope and model recovery. Engage individuals in safety planning, coping strategies, and the identification of recovery goals. Assist individuals in navigating healthcare, housing, transportation, and social service systems. Collaborate with hospital staff, mobile crisis teams, and outpatient service providers to ensure smooth care transitions. Provide follow-up contacts (via phone, text, or in-person) to support continued engagement in care. Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with agency and HIPAA standards. Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing training. Participate in regularly scheduled complex case rounds, sharing experience and perspective from a Peer Specialist’s scope Qualifications of a Hospital Diversion Peer Support Specialist Education and Experience High school diploma or GED equivalent and be at least 18 years old. Minimum of 1 year working with the adult MH/SA population in a community setting Licensure/Certifications Active Certification in NC as Peer Support Specialist Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Strong written and verbal communication skills People skills including influencing, delegation, teamwork Ability to work effectively with a diverse staff, clients, and community members in a culturally competent manner Ability to multi-task and remain focused on key goals and objectives Effective representative to external partners, ability to prioritize organizational goals while initiating and influencing new relationships Experience with community-based organizations; knowledge of resources available in the community related to housing, transportation, food insecurity, inter-personal violence and more. Familiarity with needs of people in recovery and receiving substance use and mental health services Ability to learn other technological recording methods i.e. EMRs/EHRs Makes and communicates well-informed and timely decisions. Ability to be flexible and adapt to frequent change in work flow based on client need and service structure Computer skills to include proficiency in word, excel, and electronic health record About SouthLight Healthcare Tap into your passion at SouthLight Healthcare. Build your career in an environment where your voice, passion and work matters every day. At the core of SouthLight is a commitment to our values, our employees and clients. We strive to be an organization where every colleague can contribute and excel. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a culture that values diversity and inclusion. SouthLight offers competitive opportunities and a robust benefits package. Founded in 1970, SouthLight Healthcare is one of the area’s largest and long-established nonprofit providers of substance use treatment and mental health services. With outpatient and community-based programs, SouthLight provides prevention, education and treatment services in the Triangle and beyond. SouthLight has multiple office locations throughout the Triangle area, serving more than 9,000 clients each year. Services include adult outpatient counseling, Intensive Outpatient Program, Psychiatric Services and Medication Management, Opioid Treatment Program, Court Deferral Program, Peer Support Services, Family Centered Treatment, Community Support Team and a residential treatment program for women and children and more. We agree not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex. Employment offers are contingent upon a satisfactory pre-employment drug screen. Professional references will be checked and criminal, abuse, driving, and fraud background reports will be obtained. Unsatisfactory results of any of these reports may result in SouthLight withdrawing the offer.