Peer Recovery Specialist
About The Position
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A PEER SPECIALIST! Shift differentials for weekday overnights & weekend days/overnights! Your Work Matters. How will you make a difference? Are you an empathetic and dedicated professional seeking to positively impact the mental well-being of individuals? Your opportunity awaits at Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital! As a Peer Recovery Specialist you'll be an integral part of our treatment team, providing continuous care, supervision, and positive role modeling to patients. Working under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, you'll contribute to creating a therapeutic environment that fosters patient support and well-being. If you are passionate about mental health care and ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, join us at Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital. Be a crucial component of our dynamic and compassionate healthcare team, where your dedication as a will positively impact the overall treatment experience for our diverse patient population.
Requirements
- Active Peer Support Specialist Certification in the state of Washington.
- Must meet all eligibility requirements for Washington State Certified Peer Support Specialist certification, including the lived-experience requirements established by the Washington State Health Care Authority and Department of Health.
- Successful completion CPR certification and crisis intervention training within 10 days of employment prior to assisting with restraining procedures.
Nice To Haves
- High School Degree or equivalent preferred.
- Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, psychology, human services, or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.
- One year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Formulate and conduct educational, therapeutic, and/or support groups
- Accurately record vital signs
- Follow therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team and provide information for development and revision
- Employ crisis-intervention techniques, and use facility-approved CPI techniques
- Assist patients through discharge, guide in adjusting to life changes, and help with personal hygiene
- Comply with policies for a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment, practicing universal precautions and responding to patient care priorities.
Benefits
- 401(k) + matching
- Health insurance
- 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 100% company-paid long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
- Cafeteria on site + one free meal per day
- Employee engagement events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition program
- Free parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
