Young Adult Peer Specialist- Futures-The Loft (Full Time 8AM - 4:30PM)

Davita Inc. • Kansas City, MO, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

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Job Title: Young Adult Peer Specialist - Futures - The Loft (Full Time 8AM - 4:30PM)

Job Location: UH Behavioral Health, Kansas City, Missouri

Department: Community Mental Health Center

Position Type: Full time

Work Schedule: 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Hours Per Week: 40

If you want to work where the action is, University Health (UH) is the place for you. Known as "Kansas City's Essential Hospital," UH is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City. We are an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy. A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service.

About Our Facilities

UH Truman Medical Center is located in the Health Sciences District of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The Health Sciences District represents a robust academic community, leading the forefront of biomedical research and cutting edge technology. Partnered with UMKC and Children's Mercy Hospital, University Health serves as the cornerstone in educating the next generation of healthcare practitioners. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we're a leader in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, with world-class expertise in chronic disease management and women's services, including high-risk maternity care.

UH Lakewood Medical Center is located between Kansas City and Lee's Summit, Missouri, offering residents of Eastern Jackson County access to a modern community hospital with a continuum of outpatient services designed to meet the needs of families. UH Lakewood specializes in high-risk maternal and child care, and serves as one of the few Kansas City metro area institutions accredited by The Joint Commission in Orthopedics and Palliative Care.

UH Behavioral Health is the KC metro area's largest, most comprehensive provider of mental health services. The Crossroads Building, located in Kansas City's vibrant Crossroads Arts District, is its epicenter, providing a broad list of outpatient services. We also offer psychiatric inpatient care, and we deliver therapeutic services through our community outreach clinics.

Job Description

The Engagement Associate provides supportive services for clients who are experiencing problems as a result of mental illness. Services include interventions based on current treatment plan, crisis intervention, and RESCA assessments. The Engagement Specialist will also work to coordinate services with other service providers. The Engagement Specialist functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team for client care and works effectively in a multicultural setting. The Engagement Specialist works under the regular supervision and direction of the Team Leader or designee.

Minimum Requirements

High School Degree or GED.
Two to four years of direct Behavioral Health experience in coaching, support and behavioral intervention and working on interdisciplinary team.
Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work with multicultural staff and clientele.
Must have lived experience with recovery from mental health concerns and/or recovery from substance use disorder.

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