Description
US:NV:Carson City BHS Youth Crisis Center
Full Time Night Shift
About Carson Tahoe Health
CTH is a not-for-profit healthcare system with 240 licensed acute care beds, fully accredited by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ). CTH was voted 5th most beautiful hospital in the nation nestled among the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in North Carson City and only a short drive away from world-famous Lake Tahoe & Reno. We serve a population of over 250,000 and feature two hospitals, two urgent cares, an emergent care center, outpatient services and a provider network with 19 regional locations.
Summary
Participates as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in providing supportive interventions to all patients with mental health and substance abuse issues within the BHS system. Certified Peer Recovery and Support Specialists are those with "lived experience" who consider themselves in recovery from a substance use or mental health disorder. Peer support includes relationship building in order to provide support, advocacy, wellness, and community engagement services to individuals. Peer support encompasses a range of activities and interactions between people who have shared similar experiences of being diagnosed with mental health conditions. These services promote connection and inspires hope. Offers a level of acceptance, understanding, and validation. Offers encouragement, practical assistance, guidance, and understanding to support recovery. Share tools that can complement clinical supports by providing strategies for self-empowerment and achieving a self-determined life even when experiencing challenges.
Qualifications
Required:
Preferred:
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