Certified Peer Recovery and Support Specialist
Job description
About Carson Tahoe Health
Carson Tahoe Health (CTH) is a not-for-profit healthcare system with 240 licensed acute care beds. Serving a population of over 250,000, CTH features two hospitals, two urgent cares, an emergent care center, outpatient services and a provider network with 19 regional locations. Voted 5th most beautiful hospital in the nation being headquartered on a beautiful master planned 80-acre medical campus nestled among the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in North Carson City.
Position Summary
Under direction of the Quality management, this position is responsible for regulatory reporting, regulatory performance improvement activities, facilitating ‘best practices’ and serving as a resource on quality management activities. This position works collaboratively with multiple departments internally and externally to ensure continuous readiness and compliance with accrediting bodies and regulatory agencies.
Required
- High School diploma or GED
- Certified Peer Recovery and Support Specialists or actively enrolled and working toward certification.
- Lived Experience: A certified peer recovery and support specialist shall be in recovery for at least two years prior to certification. Recovery is characterized by continual growth and improvement in one’s health and wellness that may involve setbacks.
- Peer Recovery and Support Work Experience: 475 hours of volunteer or paid work experience.
- Education and Training: Successful completion of one of the two NCB approved, Nevada State sanctioned PRSS 101 foundational training courses is required.
- Non-Clinical Supervision: 25 hours of supervised experience.
- Examination: All applicants are required to pass the Peer Recovery Examination.
- Code of Ethics: The applicant must agree to adhere to the Nevada Certification Board’s peer recovery specific code of ethics.
- NVCI/CPI Training (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) initial certification within six (6) months of hire.
- Current unrestricted drivers license and proof of personal auto insurance
Preferred
- Bachelor degree in related field
- Experience working within a mental health or substance use treatment setting.
Top 5 Reasons to Live in Carson City, Nevada
- Live, work and play in one of the most beautiful regions in the world
- Enjoy an array of outdoor activities world-class skiing, golf, camping, mountain biking, hiking, water-skiing, kayaking, hunting and fishing
- Just next door is Beautiful Lake Tahoe
- We are minutes from Reno known as the 'biggest little city in the world' - Fine dining, nightlife, shopping and home to the University of Nevada Reno.
- Family friendly atmosphere with affordable housing & excellent school system
Our Benefits
- No State Income Tax
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Tele health, Paid Time Off
- 100% Vested 401K & Roth with Company Contribution
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Referral Bonuses
- On Site Education & Certification Programs
Location: Carson-Tahoe Regional Healthcare · Behavioral Health Services Outpatient Crisis Triage Center
Schedule: Full-time, Day shift
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