Peer Counselor - Medication Assisted Treatment

Peer Support Counselor Harborview Medical Center’s Opioid Treatment Programs and Grants has an outstanding opportunity for a Peer Support Counselor. Work Schedule 40 hours per week Day Shift Primary Job Responsibilities Serve as a role model demonstrating resiliency in overcoming obstacles and managing recovery common to those with serious mental illness. Build positive supportive relationships with consumers that help promote hope, choice, wellness and recovery. Assist consumers with identifying and linking to community‑based services and supports. Assist consumers to understand the effects of psychiatric medications, and with filling prescriptions after discharge. Work in conjunction with all inpatient and outpatient programs as part of the consumer’s treatment team. Coordinate with inpatient treatment units to facilitate discharge planning. Assist consumers in their recovery by teaching independent living skills and chart consumer contact in the electronic medical record as needed. Requirements High school graduation or equivalent and at least two years’ experience in a behavioral health organization or consumer/peer‑run organization; or equivalent education/experience. Peer Counselor Certification (Department of Behavioral Health and Recovery) OR Community Health Worker Certification (Department of Health). 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, or registration. Compensation and Benefits Pay Range Minimum: $22.94 hourly Pay Range Maximum: $32.81 hourly Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit Union/Bargaining Unit SEIU Local 925 Nonsupervisory Equal Opportunity and Disability Accommodation The University of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current and past employment as required by Washington state law. To request disability accommodation, contact the Disability Services Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co