Peer Advocate, Wellness and Recovery

Job Description

UW Medical Center-Northwests Long Term Civil Commitment (LTCC) Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Peer Advocate Wellness and Recovery at the Center for Behavioral Health and Learning Building.

WORK SCHEDULE

• 40 hours per week

• Variable Shift

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Develop a relationship of trust with the patient

• Function as a role model mentor teacher and ally as you communicate hope and encouragement

• Support the individual to advocate for themselves and act as a champion of hope and recovery

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
Wellness Peer Advocates provide mentorship and develop trusting relationships with patients to communicate hope and encouragement along the care continuum from contact on admission through to community transition.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist patients during their inpatient LTCC hospitalization and the 90 days post discharge to overcome obstacles and identify their own health wellness and recovery goals

• Provide one on one support during inpatient LTCC hospitalization and the 90 days following discharge focusing on building partnerships and developing trusting relationships

• Partner with patients to assist with the identification and linking to community-based services and supports

• Work as a part of the patients treatment team completing inpatient and outpatient groups documenting in the patients medical record

• Partner with treatment team to facilitate a successful discharge and transition into the community

• Partner with Occupational Therapy and treatment team to assist patients with transitional independent living skills accompanying patients into the community to establish supports

REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduation or equivalent i.e. GED

• One year of professional experience as a Peer Advocate/Peer Counselor

• Peer Counselor Certification (Department of Behavioral Health and Recovery) OR Community Health Worker Certification (Department of Health) in WA State.

PREFERRED

• One year of experience partnering with a hospital organization in a Peer Liaison capacity

• College degree in health and human services field or equivalent.

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST

UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical CenterNorthwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical surgical and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center andSpecialty Care Meridian Pavilion.

Teamwork. Community. Opportunity.

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.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

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.