Peer Counselor Edward Thomas House Medical Respite

Job Description

Harborview Medical Centers Edward Thomas House Medical Respite has an outstanding opportunity for a Peer Support Counselor.

WORK SCHEDULE

• 40 hours per week
• Day Shift

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Edward Thomas House Medical Respite is a unique medical respite harm reduction program that provides shelter care with embedded nursing mental health and case management services to an at-risk homeless population. Medical Respite is a part of the Healthcare for the Homeless Network and is supported by funds from multiple sources including King County Public Health MIDD and local hospitals. The Edward Thomas House admits patients referred from all King County area hospitals 7 days a week and operates 24 hours a day 365 days a year. The program is operated by Harborview Medical Center (HMC) at an off-site location next to the Harborview emergency department.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to serve homeless people many of whom are using substances and/or have a mental illness
• Serve as a role model demonstrating resiliency in overcoming obstacles common to those with mental illness and/or substance use disorders and be willing to share personal lived experience as appropriate
• Assist patients with identifying goals that promote recovery and resiliency and assist practitioners with identifying services and activities to help consumers reach those goals
• Lead and/or co-lead self-help support and education groups
• Work in conjunction with all agency programs as part of the consumers treatment team
• Assist with community room activities as needed: greets consumers organizes activities maintains order
• Provide outreach/engagement services for difficult-to-reach clients initially addressing basic needs of food clothing shelter and medical care
• Attend relevant meetings. Maintain clinical and billing records submit daily activity reports and chart consumer contact in the electronic medical record as needed
• Operate office equipment such as computer and copy/fax machines

REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduation or equivalent and two years experience in a behavioral health organization or consumer/peer run organization; or equivalent education/experience.
• AND Peer Counselor Certification (Department of Behavioral Health and Recovery) OR Community Health Worker Certification (Department of Health)
• AND within 7 days of employment and depending on job requirements: Must apply for Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration/License with the State of WA (Dept of Health) and have obtained this credential within 60 days of hire (RCW18.19.210).
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license certification and/or registration.

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the regions only Level I Trauma and verified burn center Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis including emergency medicine trauma and burn care neurosciences ophthalmology vascular surgery HIV/AIDS rehabilitation mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines mission is to improve the health of the publicby advancing medical knowledge providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region and preparing tomorrows physicians scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful welcoming environment where every patient family student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29000 healthcare professionals researchers and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center UW Medical Center - Montlake UW Medical Center - Northwest Valley Medical Center UW Medicine Primary Care UW Physicians UW School of Medicine and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

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Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.