UMC Health System
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UMC Main Campustime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id:
R18681We’ve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas.Job Summary
The Certified Peer Support Specialist is part of the primary care team for UMC Health System employees. The Peer Support Specialist is actively involved in addressing the social needs of employees and providing referral resources for needed care and treatment
Reports to: Director, Employee Wellness and Resilience and EAP Leadership Team
Job Specific Responsibilities
Daily assignments may include but are not limited to:
• Provide professional counseling/ talk therapy according to standards of care
• Refer patients to community resources and escalate care as appropriate
• Facilitate and assist employee team building exercises and mental health trainings
• All other related assigned duties
Education and Experience:
• Master’s degree
• Completion of an accredited program with certification recognized by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors
Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations
• (LPC) Licensed Professional Counselor, (LPC-A) Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, (LMFT) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or (LMFT-A) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload and meet competing deadlines
• Ability to successfully counsel patients for improved mental and behavioral health
• Skilled in talk therapy and ability to effectively guide persons safely through counseling according to established standards of care and resource referrals
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships to work as a team in providing excellent quality patient care
Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships
This position will work closely with employees and UMC leadership team
Physical Capabilities
The incumbent is frequently required to stand; and walk and is occasionally required to balance, bend, and kneel. Vision: Requirements of this job include close vision. The incumbent must have the ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.
Environmental/Working Conditions
Works inside and under normal temperature conditions with adequate light, well-ventilated clean area. May be exposed to muscular standing, supporting, lifting and / or assisting patients.
Direct Reports
N/AUMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.\*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.\*Benefits: * Resilience program
+ Emotional
+ Physical
+ Spiritual
+ Financial
+ Career
+ Community* On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)* Discounted Pharmacy Cost* Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region)* Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match* PTO & Extended Illness* Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance* And more at:UMC Vision, Mission and Standards:
**Vision:**To Serve Our Patients in the Best Teaching Hospital in the Country
**Mission Statement:** Service is our passion. We serve by providing safe, high quality care to all, achieving excellent financial performance, and training tomorrow’s healthcare professionals.
**Standards of Excellence:** Attitude, Communication, Responsiveness, Compassion, Teamwork, Ownership, Safety and RespectAbout UMC* Magnet Designated* 501 licensed beds* 62 Site locations* Regions only Level I Trauma Center* Regions only BICU* DNV accredited* Primary teaching hospital for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC)* Ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in Texas by Texas MonthlyUMC Physicians Culture, Vision, Mission, and Standards:**Culture:**Service is Our Passion**Vision:** The best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare.**Mission Statement:** To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient.**Standards:** Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, KindnessAbout UMCP* 35 Practice Locations – private practices and urgent care centers* Over 125 physicians and advanced practice providers* Ranked as “One of the Best Places to Work in Texas” by Texas Monthly* Employee Engagement Score of 96% measured by Press Ganey Associates #J-18808-Ljbffr
UMC Main Campustime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id:
R18681We’ve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas.Job Summary
The Certified Peer Support Specialist is part of the primary care team for UMC Health System employees. The Peer Support Specialist is actively involved in addressing the social needs of employees and providing referral resources for needed care and treatment
Reports to: Director, Employee Wellness and Resilience and EAP Leadership Team
Job Specific Responsibilities
Daily assignments may include but are not limited to:
• Provide professional counseling/ talk therapy according to standards of care
• Refer patients to community resources and escalate care as appropriate
• Facilitate and assist employee team building exercises and mental health trainings
• All other related assigned duties
Education and Experience:
• Master’s degree
• Completion of an accredited program with certification recognized by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors
Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations
• (LPC) Licensed Professional Counselor, (LPC-A) Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, (LMFT) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or (LMFT-A) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload and meet competing deadlines
• Ability to successfully counsel patients for improved mental and behavioral health
• Skilled in talk therapy and ability to effectively guide persons safely through counseling according to established standards of care and resource referrals
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships to work as a team in providing excellent quality patient care
Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships
This position will work closely with employees and UMC leadership team
Physical Capabilities
The incumbent is frequently required to stand; and walk and is occasionally required to balance, bend, and kneel. Vision: Requirements of this job include close vision. The incumbent must have the ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.
Environmental/Working Conditions
Works inside and under normal temperature conditions with adequate light, well-ventilated clean area. May be exposed to muscular standing, supporting, lifting and / or assisting patients.
Direct Reports
N/AUMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.\*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.\*Benefits: * Resilience program
+ Emotional
+ Physical
+ Spiritual
+ Financial
+ Career
+ Community* On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)* Discounted Pharmacy Cost* Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region)* Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match* PTO & Extended Illness* Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance* And more at:UMC Vision, Mission and Standards:
**Vision:**To Serve Our Patients in the Best Teaching Hospital in the Country
**Mission Statement:** Service is our passion. We serve by providing safe, high quality care to all, achieving excellent financial performance, and training tomorrow’s healthcare professionals.
**Standards of Excellence:** Attitude, Communication, Responsiveness, Compassion, Teamwork, Ownership, Safety and RespectAbout UMC* Magnet Designated* 501 licensed beds* 62 Site locations* Regions only Level I Trauma Center* Regions only BICU* DNV accredited* Primary teaching hospital for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC)* Ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in Texas by Texas MonthlyUMC Physicians Culture, Vision, Mission, and Standards:**Culture:**Service is Our Passion**Vision:** The best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare.**Mission Statement:** To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient.**Standards:** Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, KindnessAbout UMCP* 35 Practice Locations – private practices and urgent care centers* Over 125 physicians and advanced practice providers* Ranked as “One of the Best Places to Work in Texas” by Texas Monthly* Employee Engagement Score of 96% measured by Press Ganey Associates #J-18808-Ljbffr