Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) (FT, Days)

What Youll Do:

• Actsas an active facilitator (or co-facilitator) in groups and individual recovery. Serves as anindividualadvocate and support resource throughout the treatment process.
• Works to lessen the instance of seclusion (if applicable) and restraint by building therapeutic alliance and exercising trauma informed care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of community resources to help meet individuals unique recovery needs. Implements knowledge of multiple paths of recovery and promotes them equally.
• Works cohesively with multi-disciplineteam through all aspects of individuals treatment and recovery.
• Documents all encounters with individuals in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Encourages and supports from a place and understanding and willing to use appropriate self-disclosure.
• Assist the transport team with patient transportation ensuring safety and support during transit as needed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What Youll Bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must possess a current Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) or Certified Peer Support Specialist-Trainee (CPSS-T) certification. For eligible CPSS-T candidates Connections Health Solutions will provide the required supervision hours and support necessary to obtain full CPSS certification
• Registered with Washington State Care Authority
• Must be able to perform Safe Clinch restraint techniques
• Individuals with lived experience in behavioral health recoveryorthe parent or guardian of a child with lived experience with behavioral health servicesand18 years or olderandin behavioral health recovery for a least one (1) year
• The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated including showing proper documentation or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Companys exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment
• Complete all credentialing requirements within the required time period including but not limited to obtaining a National Provider Identifier (NPI) Medallion enrollment Medicare enrollment and any other necessary credentials as required for the role
• Must be able to obtain a Food Handlers Card for the State of Washington (BHS/RSS positions)
• Physical Requirements
  • Safely perform physical interventions (e.g. standing pivoting reaching kneeling lowering to the floor and supporting another persons weight)
  • Lift push pull or carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally
  • Tolerate prolonged walking standing and observation in a fast-paced environment
  • Work with individuals who may exhibit agitation aggression or unpredictable behavior

It would be great if you had:

• Three years or more of personal recovery desired.
• BehavioralHealth/Substance Use Treatment orGMHRecovery experience.
• Completion of Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) CPC 40-hour training and exam
• Completion of specialized peer certifications (WHAM ASIST etc.)
• Knowledge ofevidence-based/person-centeredskillsetssuchasMotivational Interviewing Trauma Informed CareVerbal De-escalationHarm ReductionandPerson-centered language
• Valid Drivers license with a clean driving record

What We Offer:

Full-time only:

• Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance including Medical Dental Vision Accident Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• CHS pays for Basic Life AD&D Short and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families
• Health Savings Accounts (with $1000 to $2000 employer contribution depending on plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
• 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)
• Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays
• Companypaid parental leave available to eligible employees

All employees (Pool Part-time and Full-time):

• Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support work life solutions financial solutions legal assistance or online support
• After 90 days you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan

Connections Health Solutions is proud to be a Second Chance Employer.

Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.

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