Washington Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

Mindoula Health • Toppenish, WA

20d • Remote

About The Position

Mindoula is hiring a Washington Certified Peer Recovery/Support Specialist to assist members across Washington State. The role is primarily home-based, with occasional community-based work as needed (approximately 20% of the time). Applicants must be fully certified as a Peer Support Specialist in Washington and have successfully participated in a recovery program. Peer Recovery/Support Specialists serve as role models for people facing substance-exposed living and those in various phases of recovery.

Following the Substance Use Disorder Program guidelines, the specialist plans care, assesses member needs, completes screenings, refers members to appropriate resources, and coordinates with the program team, primary care providers, managed care organizations, and community agencies. The role also involves documenting member contacts and care plans, contributing to case management meetings, supporting members in a variety of settings, and participating in community outreach.

The salary range is $43,000–$46,000 per year, or $20.67–$22.12 per hour. Pay is determined by factors including education, work experience, and certifications. Mindoula describes its mission as improving behavioral health by focusing on people rather than diagnoses or symptoms.

Requirements

• Full certification as a Peer Support Specialist in Washington.
• Successful participation in a recovery program.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Caring, compassionate approach and passion for helping individuals facing substance-exposed living make positive changes.

Responsibilities

• Identify individual member needs and document interventions based on relationships and assessments.
• Support members in a variety of settings and assist with support groups as needed.
• Contribute to case management meetings to help ensure 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 participation, professional organizations, and outreach efforts.
• Participate in timely conflict resolution and treat people fairly and respectfully.
• Support other team members in carrying out 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 company match.
• Three weeks of paid vacation each year.
• Four mental wellness days.
• Eleven holidays.
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave.
• Personal Development Program with $500 credit reimbursement per calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed