Peer Support Specialist - Outpatient

Peer Support services include providing education assessment intervention and outreach services to various components within the clinical programming working with patients individually intro to step-work and education around other self-help modalities.  Develops and maintains relationships with patients in the program provides psychoeducation and aids in patient engagement and/or ATA blocks.

Responsibilites

The duties listed below reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

• Perform job functions as determined by Program Director CEO and needs of the facility
• Responsible for groups/lectures including:
  • Alternative Self-Help meetings (Intro to NA Dharma Smart Recovery etc.) at designated times as determined by Program Director.
• Meets with client within 48 hours of admission to complete a patient engagement.
• Meets with patients weekly to review individual work and self-help introductions.
• Maintains support in clinical programming with specialty groups.
• Works with patients to develop a daily routine focusing on behaviors needed for long term recovery.
• Orients the patient to the program and schedules.
• Willingly shares personal recovery experiences demonstrates and models effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.
• Assists in patient engagement and ATA blocking.
• Meets with patients individually to provide treatment work including but not limited to step work.
• Provides support to patients families with patient consent.
• Complies with facility policies and procedures.
• Participates in all staff meetings; responsible for obtaining information.
• Attends in-services and educational training as necessary and as assigned.
• Approaches patients/family members significant others and visitors with a respectful caring manner to convey a sense of concern and warmth.
• Works with the CEO on further outreach efforts.
• Engages with patients during their day-to-day facilitating a trusting healthy bond for further outreach and involvement in the event of relapse or outreach.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records; and of facility proprietary privileged and/or confidential information.
• Communicates and problem solves via the chain of command.
• Takes the lead on reviewing and responding to D365/Videra alerts
• Delivers care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner sensitive to patient and staff diversity.
• Seeks corrective criticism and has the ability to evaluate suggestions objectively.
• Completes daily tasks as assigned and documents the delivery of all patient services.
• Promotes a favorable/positive work atmosphere.
• Seeks out learning experiences and incorporates new knowledge into practice.
• Maintains flexibility and adaptability to expected and unexpected changes in the work environment.
• Performs other duties as required in relation to function.

This is a full time position that will work Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. 

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Qualifications :

• Previous experience in behavioral health or substance treatment strongly preferred.
• Past experience working directly with people in a service-oriented field is beneficial.
• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Must have valid drivers license
• Minimum of 1 year sobriety if in recovery 
• First Aid CPR AED within 30 days of hire required recertification annually thereafter. 
• De-escalation/restraint technique certification within 90 days of hire and recertification annually thereafter. 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to document within an electronic system. 
• Past or present consumer of mental health or substance abuse services with a history of managing ones own illness.
• Awareness of the importance of recovery in living with a mental illness or addictions problem.
• Washington State only: 
  • Must be a Certified Peer through the Washington State Health Care Authority 
  • Must apply for a WA Department of Health Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC) credential within 30 days of hire and maintain this credential throughout employment. 

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications Apply anyway! To provide truly innovative care we need to have a diverse team around us. Thats why Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above wed be happy to consider your application. 

Additional Information :

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex or national origin.

For more information about our company benefits please visit us at Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives experiences and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time