What You'll Be Doing:

The Certified Peer Recovery Specialist provides individuals with the natural supports proven instrumental in maintaining a strong and successful recovery.  This position will demonstrate a strong personal recovery and be a positive example that recovery is a desirable and attainable goal. Works in conjunction with multiple disciplines to meet individual’s treatment and recovery needs.  

• Acts as an active facilitator (or co-facilitator) in groups and individual recovery. Serves as an individual advocate and support resource throughout the treatment process. 
• Works to lessen the instance of seclusion (if applicable) and restraint by building therapeutic alliance and exercising trauma informed care. 
• Demonstrates knowledge of community resources to help meet individual’s unique recovery needs.
• Implements knowledge of multiple paths of recovery and promotes them equally. 
• Works cohesively with multi-discipline teams through all aspects of individual’s treatment and recovery. 
• Documents all encounters with individuals in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Encourages and supports from a place of experience and understanding and is willing to use appropriate self-disclosures. 
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• Certified Peer Counselor (CPC) certification
• Registered with the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
• Registered Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC) certification, or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire
• Ability to perform Safe Clinch restraint techniques
• The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company’s exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment
• Must be able to obtain a Food Handlers Card for the State of Washington (BHS/RSS/CPRS positions)

It would be great if you had:

• Behavioral Health/Substance Use Treatment or GMH Recovery experience
• Completion of specialized peer certifications (WHAM, ASIST, etc.) 
• Knowledge of evidence-based/person-centered skillsets, such as Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, Verbal De-escalation, Harm Reduction, and Person-centered language

What We Offer:

Full-time only:

• Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families
• Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
• 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)
• Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays

All employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time):

• Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support
• Online Subscription to Headspace, a digital mindfulness and meditation platform
• After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan 

Connections Health Solutions is proud to be a Second Chance employer.

The typical hiring range for this role in Washington is $20.70- $24.00 per hour.

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Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.