Certified Peer Support Supervisor

About Mesilla Valley Hospital

Mesilla Valley Hospital has been in operation since 1987, serving those in need of treatment for a variety of psychiatric and substance abuse issues. Mesilla Valley Hospital is a 120‑bed facility, providing access to quality behavioral healthcare and substance abuse treatment to residents of New Mexico, West Texas and Arizona. MVH is the leader in providing quality mental health and addiction treatment services.

Our commitment to care includes developing integrated delivery systems through partnerships with medical surgical hospitals, community mental health centers, educational institutions, managed care organizations, local health professionals and agencies.

The Certified Peer Support Supervisor will use their lived experience with substance use and or mental health disorders and recovery to support, mentor and advocate for patients navigating care for substance use disorders. Manage certified peer support workers, cover shifts as needed, administrative duties such as collecting data, completing reports and other responsibilities as assigned. Peer support specialist will also work in connecting patients to community‑based programs to improve their recovery and/or harm reduction, health and general well‑being through education and provision of resources through explanation of programs, coordination of care and services.

Screens patients as related to substance use disorder/history of overdose and link patients to community resources that will assist with those needs. Works collaboratively and effectively within an interdisciplinary team within the community. Establishes positive and supportive relationships with participants and provides feedback to other members of the team. Builds and maintains positive working relationships with clients, providers and clinical staff.

Works to reduce cultural and socio-economic barriers between clients and institutions. Available to work flexible schedule, ability to drive and meet MVH MVR driving requirements.

EXPERIENCE/

EDUCATION:

High School Degree/GED Required and 3-5 years of work experience preferred. Must have a current valid driver’s license and Certified Peer Support Worker Certificate.

• Supervisory skills/knowledge
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation
• Ability to demonstrate Service Excellence
• Ability to remain professional in emergency situations

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $10.77 billion in 2018. In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune;

in 2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 87,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 327 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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