Washington Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
About The Position
Mindoula is hiring a fully certified Washington Peer Support Specialist to assist members across Washington State. The role is primarily work from home, with community-based work approximately 20% of the time as needed. Peer Recovery/Support Specialists serve as role models for people facing substance-exposed living and those in various phases of recovery. Following Substance Use Disorder Program guidelines, they plan care, assess member needs, complete screenings, refer members to appropriate resources, and coordinate with the program team, primary care providers, managed care organizations, and community agencies to support high-quality care. The position offers an annual salary of $43,000 to $46,000, or $20.67 to $22.12 per hour. Pay depends on factors including education, work experience, and certifications. Mindoula describes its mission as improving behavioral health by focusing on people rather than diagnoses or symptom sets.
Requirements
- Be fully certified as a Peer Support Specialist in Washington State.
- Have successfully participated in a recovery program.
- Demonstrate care, compassion, and a passion for helping individuals facing substance-exposed living make positive changes.
- Have strong organizational skills and problem-solving ability.
Responsibilities
- Identify individual member needs and document interventions based on relationships and assessments.
- Provide support to members in a variety of settings and assist with support groups as needed.
- Contribute to case management meetings to support a team approach for each member.
- Complete documentation for member contacts, touches, cancellations, and care plans in accordance with organizational policies.
- Communicate professionally with members, families, physicians, community agencies, agency leadership, and office staff.
- Follow the chain of command when communicating concerns or recommendations.
- Achieve established goals and key performance indicators.
- Represent and promote Mindoula and the Substance Use Disorder Program through community interaction, professional organizations, and outreach efforts.
- Participate in timely conflict resolution and treat people fairly and respectfully.
- Support other team members in performing their duties.
- Participate in performance improvement processes and initiatives.
- Promote responsible and ethical stewardship of Mindoula's resources.
- Maintain punctuality and attendance during work hours.
- Partner with the enrollment team to grow member census and identify eligible members for enrollment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Supplemental life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term insurance paid by Mindoula.
- 401(k) with a company match.
- Three weeks of paid vacation each year, four mental wellness days, and 11 holidays.
- Eight weeks of paid parental leave.
- Personal Development Program with $500 credit reimbursement per calendar year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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