Position OverviewUK HealthCare EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment Treatment and Healing) program seeks a Peer Support Specialist to work with patients in behavioral health crisis, including mental health and substance use disorders.The EmPATH program focuses on providing supportive, trauma‑resilient care to adults in acute behavioral health crisis through a holistic approach which includes individual and group psychoeducation, peer support services, case management and the medical treatment of substance use and mental health disorders.This individual will be part of a multidisciplinary team of providers to provide comprehensive mental health care and support for patients in an observation setting. This individual will need to demonstrate understanding of peers' experiences and feelings and have the ability to relate their own recovery story and, with permission, the recovery stories of others to inspire hope.The Peer Support Specialist will maintain a caseload of clients/patients and assist them and clinical staff to help facilitate an appropriate level of care. In addition, the Peer Support Specialist may lead psychoeducation groups and follow up with the patient following discharge to ensure they are engaging with community supports.Responsibilities will include providing peer support services and related support to patients in a collaborative, academic environment, timely preparation of chart notes and submission of billing through the electronic medical record, and participating in team/staff meetings.ResponsibilitiesMaintain a caseload of clients/patients and facilitate an appropriate level of care.Lead psychoeducation groups.Follow up with patients after discharge to ensure engagement with community supports.Provide peer support services and related support in a collaborative, academic environment.Prepare chart notes and submit billing through the electronic medical record.Participate in team/staff meetings.QualificationsPeer support services experience with a focus on patients 18 years of age or older with a diagnosed mental health or substance use disorder.Preferred Education/ExperienceKentucky Certified Peer Support Specialist preferred.Required License/Registration/CertificationNonePhysical RequirementsOccasional lifting/pulling objects up to 25 lbs. Sitting for long periods of time.Work HoursMonday through Friday 10:00 AM‑10:30 PM with varying days and weekends.Application Deadline07/05/2026Equal Employment OpportunityUniversity of Kentucky follows both federal and state Constitutions and all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.Application QuestionsWhat is your paid employment experience with patient insurance, scheduling, and pre‑certifications?NoneMore than 0, up through 1 yearMore than 1 year, up through 3 yearsMore than 3 years, up through 5 yearsMore than 5 yearsYears of paid, full‑time employment experience in a clinic setting?NoneMore than 0, up through 1 yearMore than 1 year, up through 3 yearsMore than 3 years, up through 5 yearsMore than 5 years#J-18808-Ljbffr