Peer Bridger

Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington • Wenatchee, WA

8h • $22 - $28

About The Position

The Peer Bridger will serve Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan, and Grant Counties to attempt to engage individuals in psychiatric hospitals on a voluntary basis to support the discharge and community reintegration process. The Peer Bridger supports clients by connecting them to community supports and resources across the region for ongoing assistance. This position supports clients from their initial crisis contact, through hospital admission and discharge, and return for establishment of care for ongoing mental health services. The role may also provide follow-up support if requested for up to 120 days. This position requires extensive travel throughout the state to meet with clients in behavioral health hospitals and psychiatric units.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be a self-identified consumer of mental health or substance use disorder treatment services in stable recovery for at least one year
• Valid Washington State driver’s license and required minimum liability insurance for WA State
• Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities’ liability insurance provider
• Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration and Peer Counselor or Peer Specialist certification through the Washington State Health Care Authority; or Certified Peer Support Specialist or Certified Peer Support Specialist Trainee credential from the Washington State Department of Health
• Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required
• Ability to drive six to eight hours in any given day to provide outreach services to clients detained to psychiatric hospitals throughout the State of WA
• Possess and utilize effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to be self-motivated, work independently, and as a team member
• Ability to represent the agency in a professional manner within the community
• Utilize Google Calendar

Nice To Haves

• At least two years’ experience providing peer services
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Provides outreach to individuals in the hospital setting and support with community reintegration and connection to services, including attending appointments as requested
• Provides time limited peer services and related services to or on behalf of the persons served
• Provides services in community settings, inpatient psychiatric facilities or community behavioral agencies, including crisis follow-up and support, helping clients to navigate the mental health system, and appropriately sharing personal recovery experiences to engage clients
• Assists in referral and provision of: Intake and psychological assessments Family treatment Medication management Therapeutic psychoeducation including Illness Management and Recovery Referrals to ITA or LRA services
• Provides continuity of care in support of established client/therapist relationships and best practices, coordinates care with providers internally and outside of the agency with a Release of Information.
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with Catholic Charities staff and community resources, coordinates client treatment with other providers, and initiates referrals to medical providers and other community resources when appropriate.
• Works with the Program Manager to ensure quality assurance reviews are conducted on client files and related services
• Reports and documents all services in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) as well as other contractually required systems within required timeframes
• Attend all required individual supervision, group supervision, all staff meetings, clinical training, community meetings, and other trainings asked to attend by management and supervisor
• Promote Catholic Charities programs while meeting with other resources while in the community
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave per year
• Health insurance including medical & prescription coverage, with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic Charities
• Retirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employment
• Basic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic Charities
• Flexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employment
• Education Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employment
• Additional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theft
• Employee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing tools
• Annual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees