MultiCare Health System Hiring for Peer Specialist at Tacoma, Washington Full Time

Job DetailsJob ID: 94307Location: Tacoma, WAEntity: Behavioral Health -OtherCategory: Behavioral HealthSpecialty: Behavioral HealthDepartment: Crisis Services BHSEmployment Type: Full-Time RegularPrimary Shift: DayWork Schedule: Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri 8am – 6pmThe reasons to work at MultiCare are as unique as the people who do. Join us for the professional challenges you seek. In the settings you prefer. With schedules that fit your life. Learn more at www.multicarejobs.orgPosition SummaryThe Peer Specialist serves as a clinical member of a multidisciplinary team in the department/service. Provides a peer viewpoint about the recovery process, symptom management, and the persistence required by clients with severe and persistent mental illnesses to maintain a healthy life style. Collaborates to promote a team culture that recognizes, understands, and respects each client’s point of view, experiences, and preferences. Maximize client choice, self-determination, and decision making in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services. Provides peer counseling, consultation, practical help and support, mentoring, advocacy, coordination, problem-solving, direct assistance, supervision, and side-by side support to clients, families, and team staff in support of the client’s health and wellness efforts; serve as liaison with community resources; carry out rehabilitation and support functions; and assist in treatment, substance abuse services, education, support, and consultation to families, and crisis intervention. May perform professional duties and clinical supervision if appropriate professional credentials are attained.Minimum RequirementsExperience as a recipient of mental health services for severe and persistent mental health illnessSatisfactory results from criminal background search.Education/Licenses/CertificationsHigh school diploma preferred-OR-Two years paid or volunteer work experience with individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Successful completion of assigned training.Ability to obtain Agency Affiliated Counselor registrationPeer Counselor certificationCurrent Washington State Drivers License, proof of a safe driving record (which meets established MHS Standards) obtained by a motor vehicle report from the appropriate state and proof of insurance for the transportation of clientsMultiCare is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V